1. What are TPS and TVQ?

TPS (Taxe sur les produits et services) is the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Quebec, while TVQ (Taxe de vente du Québec) is the provincial sales tax. Together they form the sales tax applied to most purchases in Quebec.

2. How Taxes are Calculated

The calculator uses these formulas:

Where:

• \( Price \) — The base price before taxes
• \( 0.05 \) — TPS rate (5%)
• \( 0.09975 \) — TVQ rate (9.975%)

Note: TVQ is calculated on the price after TPS has been added (tax on tax).

3. Quebec Sales Tax Rates

Current Rates: As of 2024, the combined sales tax rate in Quebec is 14.975% (5% TPS + 9.975% TVQ).

4. Using the Calculator

Instructions: Enter the base price in Canadian dollars (without taxes) and click Calculate to see the TPS, TVQ, and total amount including taxes.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are all products subject to both taxes?
A: Most goods and services are taxed with both, but some items may be exempt from one or both taxes.

Q2: Why is TVQ higher than other provinces' PST?
A: Quebec sets its own provincial sales tax rate, which is currently 9.975%.

Q3: Do tourists pay these taxes?
A: Yes, but non-residents may be eligible for rebates on certain purchases when leaving Canada.

Q4: Are there plans to change these rates?
A: Tax rates can change by government decision. Always check current rates before important purchases.

Q5: How does this compare to other provinces?
A: Quebec has one of the highest combined sales tax rates in Canada, second only to some Atlantic provinces.