Sales Tax in Saskatchewan (2026)
Saskatchewan applies the 5% federal GST plus a 6% Provincial Sales Tax (PST), giving a combined 11% on most taxable goods and many services. PST and GST are shown as separate lines on invoices; Saskatchewan is not a harmonized (HST) province.
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| GST (federal) | 5% |
| Provincial Sales Tax (PST) | 6% |
| Combined | 11% |
What's Taxed and What's Exempt
Saskatchewan PST applies more broadly than in some provinces and covers many services as well as goods. Common PST exemptions include basic groceries, prescription drugs, and certain agricultural and farm inputs. GST exemptions follow the federal rules and apply across the country.
How to Calculate SK Sales Tax
PST = Amount × 0.06
Total = Amount + GST + PST
CA$1,000 → GST 50 + PST 60 = CA$1,110Example — 11% on a CA$1,000 invoice
- Amount before tax: CA$1,000.00
- GST 5% = CA$50.00
- PST 6% = CA$60.00
- Total = CA$1,110.00
Reverse Calculation (Tax-Included Price)
If a price already includes tax and you need the pre-tax amount:
CA$1,110 ÷ 1.11 = CA$1,000 before taxInvoice Requirements in Saskatchewan
A Saskatchewan invoice should show your GST number, the pre-tax amount, the 5% GST and 6% PST as separate lines, and the total. Businesses selling taxable goods or services generally need a PST vendor licence from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance.
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What is the sales tax rate in Saskatchewan? +
Saskatchewan charges 5% GST plus 6% PST, for a combined 11% on most goods and services.
How do I calculate sales tax on CA$1,000 in Saskatchewan? +
On CA$1,000: GST is 1000 x 0.05 = CA$50, PST is 1000 x 0.06 = CA$60, so the total is CA$1,110.
How do I remove tax from a tax-included price? +
Divide the tax-included total by 1.11. For example, CA$1,110 / 1.11 = CA$1,000 before tax.