How to Calculate Taxes in Quebec

Tourists in Quebec are often caught off-guard by the province's two-layered sales tax system. With the proper math, however, determining the full cost of goods and services in Quebec can be calculated quickly and accurately.

Things You'll Need

  • Calculator
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Instructions

    • 1

      Key the sales price of an item or service into the calculator.

    • 2

      Multiply the sales value by .05. The total amount will reflect the cost plus the Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST).

    • 3

      Multiply the answer from Step 2 by .085 to account for the Quebec sales tax (QST). The total will reflect the final cost of the good or service.

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