Vehicle Sales Tax Calculator Canada 2026

🧾 Vehicle & Sale Details

Province of Purchase

Vehicle Type

Purchased From

Vehicle Purchase Price

Trade-In Value (at dealership)

Most provinces allow trade-in value to reduce your taxable amount.

Select your province to see specific tax rules.

📊 Your Tax Calculation

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Select your province and vehicle details,
then click Calculate Tax

Total Tax Owing

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Federal (GST)

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Provincial

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Total to Pay

Purchase Receipt Breakdown

📊 Tax Comparison — All Provinces

Province	Tax Rate	Tax on Your Vehicle

Vehicle Sales Tax in Canada — What You Need to Know

Vehicle purchases in Canada are subject to a combination of federal and provincial taxes that vary significantly by province and by how the vehicle is purchased. Understanding the rules before you buy can save you thousands of dollars.

New Vehicles from a Dealership

All new vehicles purchased from a Canadian dealership are subject to the applicable provincial sales tax rate — HST in Atlantic Canada and Ontario, GST+PST in BC, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, GST only in Alberta, and GST+QST in Quebec. In most provinces, a trade-in vehicle reduces your taxable purchase price.

Used Vehicles from a Dealership

Used vehicles from registered dealers are generally taxed at the same rates as new vehicles. The dealer collects and remits the tax on your behalf. Trade-in deductions typically apply.

Private Sale Rules by Province

Private sales are where Canadian vehicle taxes get complicated. In most provinces, you still pay provincial tax when you register the vehicle — but the rules differ:

Ontario: 13% Retail Sales Tax (RST) on the higher of the purchase price or the Canadian Red Book value — you cannot simply report a low private sale price to avoid tax.

British Columbia: 12% PST applies, based on the higher of the purchase price or the book value. No GST on private sales.

Quebec: QST applies on the higher of the price paid or the estimated value. GST does not apply to private sales.

Alberta: No provincial sales tax — only 5% GST, and GST does not apply to private sales between individuals. Alberta is the most tax-friendly province for private vehicle purchases.

The Trade-In Tax Advantage

When you trade in a vehicle at a dealership, most provinces allow you to deduct the trade-in value from your taxable purchase price. This means you only pay tax on the difference — a significant saving on high-value trades. On a $40,000 vehicle with a $15,000 trade-in in Ontario, you would pay 13% on $25,000 ($3,250) rather than 13% on $40,000 ($5,200) — a saving of $1,950.