HST Sales Tax Calculator 2026 - New Brunswick

Calculate your sales tax in New Brunswick instantly. Our tool applies the single 15% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) to your purchases. Enter a before-tax amount below, or switch to the reverse calculator to find out how much tax was included in your final receipt.

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In New Brunswick, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is responsible for administering and collecting the 15% Harmonized Sales Tax, simplifying accounting for local businesses.
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How the New Brunswick Sales Tax Calculator Works

This calculator estimates the sales tax breakdown for purchases in New Brunswick. Enter a before-tax amount (default) or switch to tax-included to reverse-calculate the subtotal.

  • Standard calculation: Enter the before-tax amount. Whether you are checking out in Moncton or Fredericton, the calculator automatically applies the flat 15% HST to determine your total cost.
  • Reverse calculation (tax included): Turn on “Amount includes tax?”. Enter the total you paid, and the calculator works backward to seamlessly separate the 15% HST from the base price.

Understanding HST in New Brunswick

The 15% HST allows businesses to claim input tax credits (ITCs) on expenses. For consumers, it means a single tax line on receipts. The province does, however, offer targeted rebates on certain items like residential energy to help ease the burden.

Like most of Canada, retail sticker prices in New Brunswick do not include the 15% HST. You must manually add this to your budget before reaching the cash register. To isolate the tax paid on a completed purchase, toggle the 'Amount includes tax?' option.

Rates 2026

This table provides an overview of Canada’s sales tax rates for 2026, broken down by province and territory. It shows how the GST combines with provincial taxes - including HST, PST, and QST - to determine the total sales tax rate applied to purchases across Canada.

The Total column reflects the combined tax rate consumers typically pay at checkout, helping individuals and businesses quickly estimate the final cost of goods and services depending on location.

New Brunswick maintains a steady 15% combined tax rate, placing it alongside the majority of Atlantic Canadian provinces in the highest national tax tier.

Province / territory GST / HST PST QST Total
Alberta (AB) 5% 0% - 5%
British Columbia (BC) 5% 7% - 12%
Manitoba (MB) 5% 7% - 12%
New Brunswick (NB) 15% - - 15%
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) 15% - - 15%
Nova Scotia (NS) 14% - - 14%
Northwest Territories (NT) 5% 0% - 5%
Nunavut (NU) 5% 0% - 5%
Ontario (ON) 13% - - 13%
Prince Edward Island (PE) 15% - - 15%
Quebec (QC) 5% - 9.975% 14.975%
Saskatchewan (SK) 5% 6% - 11%
Yukon (YT) 5% 0% - 5%
⚠️ Rates shown are based on the most commonly applied public tax rates and may vary for certain goods, services, or tax-exempt situations.

How to calculate sales tax in New Brunswick (before tax and tax included)

The mathematical formula used in New Brunswick is: Total = Amount × 1.15. If you need to reverse-calculate a receipt to find the pre-tax sticker price, simply divide your final total by 1.15.

Total including tax = Before-tax amount × (1 + 15%)
Before-tax amount = Total including tax ÷ (1 + 15%)

Rules & Exemptions

  • Printed books receive a point-of-sale rebate of the 10% provincial portion. You pay only the 5% federal portion.
  • Most other goods, including adult clothing and services, are fully taxed at the 15% rate.

FAQ - New Brunswick 2026

Is the tax rate changing in 2026?

Currently, the rate remains stable at 15%, consisting of 5% federal and 10% provincial components.

Are there tax breaks for heating?

Yes, New Brunswick provides a relief program for residential energy, often rebating the provincial portion on electricity bills.

Do I pay 15% on a used car?

Yes, private sale vehicles are subject to the full 15% HST rate.