Saskatchewan Sales Tax (GST & PST) Calculator 2025

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Sales Taxes in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is one of the provinces in Canada that charges a separate Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). In Saskatchewan, the PST is set at 6% and the GST is 5%, bringing the total tax rate to 11%. Most goods and services are charged with both taxes.

Unlike other provinces, there are almost no exemptions to Saskatchewan’s PST. In Saskatchewan, non-residents can purchase vehicles without paying PST. Registered First Nations are exempt from the PST for goods and services purchased on First Nations lands. See Saskatchewan Tax Programs for First Nations Citizens for more details.

Saskatchewan New Home Rebate

In 2020, Saskatchewan rolled out a new rebate for New Homes. Up to 42% of the PST paid for new homes can be rebated for homes purchased on or after April 1, 2023.

There are a number of conditions for the New Home Rebate:

1. The new home must be valued at less than $550,000 (previously $450,000). The maximum rebate is $11,340 (previously $8,820) for a $450,000 home and decreases linearly to $0 by $550,000.
2. The rebate applies only to the PST charged on the price of the home. The value of the land (if applicable) and any furnishings are not considered. This means they do not apply to the home value limitation of $550,000 but will still be charged the full PST. Appliances are included in the home's total value if they are not invoiced separately.
3. The home must become your primary place of residence.

There are two types of exemptions for GST: direct exemptions and zero-rated goods and services. The difference is related to how businesses handle costs related to the exemptions, but as a consumer, you would not have to pay GST on items from either category.

Goods and services that are zero-rated from GST include:

• Basic groceries, including meats, fish, cereals, dairy products, eggs, vegetables, coffee, tea. Some foods including snack foods, liquor, and carbonated beverages are charged HST.
• Prescription drugs, but not any drugs available over-the-counter (OTC).
• Medical devices
• Feminine hygiene products

Goods and services that are directly exempt from GST include:

• Residential resales of property that has been previously owned and used
• Rental accommodations of longer than a month
• Educational services that lead to a certificate or diploma or are required for a certain practice
• Medical and dental services
• Financial services such as bank fees
• Legal aid services
• Day-care services

Sales taxes represent a major source of revenue for Saskatchewan, with collections projected to reach $3.331 billion in the 2025–26 fiscal year. This accounts for approximately 15.8% of the province’s total revenue, making it the second-largest contributor after income tax revenues.

The federal portion of the sales taxes contributes to the Canadian government’s budget. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is estimated to bring $55.3 billion in tax revenue during the 2025-26 fiscal year, which would account for 10.8% of the total revenue at the federal level.