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New Brunswick Reverse HST Calculator: Find Original Price

Need to remove HST from a total in New Brunswick? Use our free 15% reverse HST calculator to instantly extract tax and find the exact original price before tax.

SOURCE: LIVE RATES DATABASE & OFFICIAL AUTHORITIES
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The official HST rate for New Brunswick is pre-filled based on the latest regional guidelines.

Federal Rate

5.00%

Provincial Rate

10.00%

Combined Rate

15.00%

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Understanding New Brunswick's Sales Tax System

New Brunswick applies a 15% HST — tied with Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador for the highest provincial tax rate in Canada. Like Nova Scotia, New Brunswick was one of the founding HST provinces in 1997. The 15% rate combines the federal GST (5%) with a 10% provincial component into a single, seamlessly administered tax collected by the Canada Revenue Agency.

New Brunswick is a bilingual province with significant English and French communities, and its economy includes forestry, fishing, mining, and a growing tech and services sector. The 15% HST applies uniformly across all of New Brunswick — from Moncton and Saint John to Fredericton and the rural north. For consumers, businesses, and the many cross-border shoppers who regularly travel between New Brunswick and neighboring Quebec (14.975%) or Maine, USA, understanding the tax implications of each jurisdiction is important for financial planning.

Why Reverse Tax Calculation Matters in New Brunswick

New Brunswick's geographic position between Quebec and Nova Scotia, and its border with the US state of Maine, creates a unique commercial environment. Cross-border shopping between New Brunswick and Maine has been common for decades, driven partly by New Brunswick's high 15% HST versus Maine's 5.5% sales tax. Understanding the effective price difference — which requires reverse calculating the pre-tax price in each jurisdiction — is essential for comparing real costs.

For New Brunswick businesses, the 15% HST means significant tax amounts on every transaction that must be accurately tracked, remitted, and reconciled. Input tax credits available to registered businesses make the system revenue-neutral for business-to-business transactions, but accurate calculation at every step is essential.

HST Rates Across New Brunswick

City / Region
Moncton
GST
5.00%
Provincial
10.00%
Total HST
15.00%
City / Region
Saint John
GST
5.00%
Provincial
10.00%
Total HST
15.00%
City / Region
Fredericton
GST
5.00%
Provincial
10.00%
Total HST
15.00%
City / Region
Dieppe
GST
5.00%
Provincial
10.00%
Total HST
15.00%
City / Region
Riverview
GST
5.00%
Provincial
10.00%
Total HST
15.00%
City / Region
Miramichi
GST
5.00%
Provincial
10.00%
Total HST
15.00%
City / Region
Bathurst
GST
5.00%
Provincial
10.00%
Total HST
15.00%
City / Region
Edmundston
GST
5.00%
Provincial
10.00%
Total HST
15.00%

Common Exemptions & Zero-Rated Supplies in New Brunswick

  • Basic groceries — zero-rated, no HST on food for home consumption
  • Prescription drugs — zero-rated
  • Most health care services — exempt
  • Residential rent — exempt from HST
  • Most educational services — exempt
  • Financial services — exempt
  • Used residential housing sales — exempt
  • Legal aid services — exempt

Real-World Reverse Calculation Example

You purchased home appliances in Moncton, New Brunswick for $690.00 total including 15% HST.

  • Convert rate: 15.00% ÷ 100 = 0.15
  • Add 1: 1 + 0.15 = 1.15
  • Divide: $690.00 ÷ 1.15 = $600.00 (pre-HST price)
  • HST: $690.00 − $600.00 = $90.00
  • GST component: $600.00 × 5% = $30.00
  • Provincial component: $600.00 × 10% = $60.00
  • ✓ Pre-tax price: $600.00 | Total HST: $90.00 (GST: $30.00 + Provincial: $60.00)

New Brunswick HST Compliance & Filing

New Brunswick HST is administered by CRA. The registration threshold is $30,000 in annual taxable supplies. HST returns are filed monthly, quarterly, or annually with CRA. New Brunswick participates in the federal HST system fully — there is no separate provincial filing requirement. Input Tax Credits are available for all HST paid on business purchases, making the net HST cost for most registered businesses zero on their inputs.

Official Citations & Sources

  • Information formatted according to the official Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines.
  • HST rates verified for New Brunswick 2026 tax periods.
  • Official Link: CRA — New Brunswick HST

Frequently Asked Questions — New Brunswick

Yes — both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have a 15% HST rate, consisting of 5% federal GST and 10% provincial component. They were both founding HST provinces in 1997 along with Newfoundland & Labrador.
Cross-border shopping between New Brunswick and Maine has been common, though its frequency depends on the Canadian dollar exchange rate and customs duty implications. Maine's 5.5% sales tax compared to NB's 15% HST creates a meaningful price difference on large purchases.
New Brunswick's bilingual status means government services and documents are available in both English and French, including tax documents and CRA communications. The HST system itself applies equally in both official languages.
Forestry, mining, fishing, and construction are major industries in New Brunswick. Each has specific HST implications — particularly around zero-rated vs. taxable supplies, equipment exemptions, and export-related zero-rating for internationally sold products.
New Brunswick's 15% HST is slightly higher than Quebec's effective 14.975% combined rate. Both are among the highest in Canada. The key difference is administration — NB uses the simplified single HST system through CRA, while Quebec has a dual-agency system (CRA for GST, Revenu Québec for QST).

Understanding Different Tax Jurisdictions

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Other Canada Tax Rates

Ontario 13% HST Quebec 14.975% GST + QST British Columbia 12% GST + PST Alberta 5% GST Manitoba 12% GST + PST Saskatchewan 11% GST + PST Nova Scotia 15% HST New Brunswick 15% HST Prince Edward Island 15% HST Newfoundland and Labrador 15% HST Northwest Territories 5% GST Yukon 5% GST Nunavut 5% GST

Legal Disclaimer: While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date tax rate information from reliable sources, tax rates can change frequently. Always verify current rates with your local tax authority or a qualified tax professional for official tax matters. This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional tax, legal, or financial advice.

Last Updated: April 2026 Rates Subject to Change