Canadian Sales Tax Guides

Freelancer Selling Services Across Provinces: Which Tax Rate to Charge?

The CRA place-of-supply rule most freelancers don't know: you charge the rate for your client's province, not yours. Real examples, common mistakes, and government sources.

Do I Charge PST When Selling to British Columbia?

BC PST is 7% and broader than most provinces — it covers physical goods, SaaS, legal services, and telecom. No minimum revenue threshold for out-of-province sellers. Here's exactly what's taxable and who must register.

GST vs HST: What's the Difference for Canadian Businesses?

HST is GST with the provincial portion baked in — same tax, different packaging. A full rates table for all 13 provinces and territories, invoice examples, and the most common mistakes businesses make.

Place of Supply Rules in Canada: How to Determine Which Tax Applies

Which province's tax rate applies to your sale? Goods follow the delivery address, services follow the client's address on file, and digital products have a "highest rate" fallback. Full rules with CRA legal references.

Do I Need to Register for GST/HST? The $30K Threshold Explained

The four-quarter rolling window, the 29-day deadline, what counts toward $30,000, and why voluntary registration often pays for itself. With rolling-window examples and the six mistakes new businesses make.

SaaS Sales Tax in Canada: Which Provinces Charge PST on Software?

BC, SK, MB, and QC all tax SaaS subscriptions — HST provinces don't add a separate layer. Full province-by-province table, invoice examples, registration requirements, and the mistakes that catch founders off guard.

Sales Tax on Digital Products in Canada: Province by Province Guide

Ebooks, courses, SaaS, downloads — almost all are fully taxable. BC, SK, MB, and QC add provincial tax on top of GST. Full taxability table, invoice examples, and the "no address" fallback rule explained.

Quebec QST Explained: How to Calculate and Charge It

QST is 9.975% on the base price before GST — not on top of it. How to calculate correctly, who must register with Revenu Québec, how filing works, and the five mistakes that show up on every QST audit.

Shopify Canadian Tax Setup: The "Instead Of" vs "Added To" Mistake

One Shopify toggle set wrong absorbs every cent of tax into your revenue. How to configure GST, HST, PST, and QST correctly — with a province-by-province setup table and the six mistakes to check right now.

Is Shipping Taxable in Canada? Rules by Province

Shipping on taxable goods is usually taxable — same rate as the goods. Saskatchewan has a three-condition exemption. Mixed orders require apportionment. Full province table with invoice examples.