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Northwest Territories GST calculator

Northwest Territories has no territorial sales tax, so only the 5% federal GST applies. On a $100 purchase the GST is $5.00, for a total of $105.00.

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5% GST · 2026 rates

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Rates verified Oct 12, 2026 · Estimate, not tax advice
Combined
5%
GST
5%
Provincial
0%

In effect since January 1, 2008.

How sales tax works in Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories has no territorial sales tax. Only the 5% federal GST applies to most purchases.

Multiply a price by 1.05 to add GST, or divide a total by 1.05 to remove it.

How to calculate GST in Northwest Territories

  1. Step 1

    Add GST to a price

    Multiply the price before tax by 1.05. For example, $100 × 1.05 = $105.00.

  2. Step 2

    Find the tax on a price

    Multiply the price before tax by 0.05. For example, $100 × 0.05 = $5.00.

  3. Step 3

    Remove GST from a total

    Divide the tax-included total by 1.05. For example, $105.00 ÷ 1.05 = $100.00 before tax.

Northwest Territories GST on common amounts

Tax and total for purchases taxed at the full 5% rate.

Northwest Territories sales tax on amounts from $1 to $5,000
Before tax GST 5% Total
$1.00 $0.05 $1.05
$5.00 $0.25 $5.25
$10.00 $0.50 $10.50
$20.00 $1.00 $21.00
$25.00 $1.25 $26.25
$50.00 $2.50 $52.50
$75.00 $3.75 $78.75
$100.00 $5.00 $105.00
$150.00 $7.50 $157.50
$200.00 $10.00 $210.00
$250.00 $12.50 $262.50
$500.00 $25.00 $525.00
$750.00 $37.50 $787.50
$1,000.00 $50.00 $1,050.00
$2,500.00 $125.00 $2,625.00
$5,000.00 $250.00 $5,250.00

What’s taxed and what isn’t

Most goods and services have the full 5%. These are the main exceptions — use Itemize in the calculator to mix taxed and untaxed items on one receipt.

Zero-rated everywhere in Canada (0% GST/HST)

  • Basic groceries such as milk, bread, eggs, vegetables and meat
  • Prescription drugs and drug-dispensing fees
  • Many medical devices, such as hearing aids and artificial teeth
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Most agricultural and fishery products
  • Exports of goods and many services to non-residents

Taxed at the full 5%

  • Clothing and footwear for adults
  • Soft drinks, candy and snack foods
  • Restaurant meals and take-out
  • Hotel rooms
  • Haircuts, car repairs and most other services
  • Legal and accounting services

Northwest Territories sales tax rate history

Period Tax Rate
Jan 1, 2008 – today GST only 5%

The federal GST was 7% from 1991, 6% from July 1, 2006 and has been 5% since January 1, 2008.

Northwest Territories sales tax questions

Is there PST in the Northwest Territories?
No. The Northwest Territories has no territorial sales tax; only the 5% GST applies.
How do I calculate GST in the NWT?
Multiply the price by 0.05 for the GST or 1.05 for the total. $200 × 1.05 = $210.
How do I remove GST from a total?
Divide the total by 1.05. $105 ÷ 1.05 = $100, so the GST is $5.

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