This tool calculates the total sales tax you’ll pay when buying a used car in Ontario, including the 8% Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and the 5% Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). Use this calculator to determine exactly how much sales tax you’ll pay on your next used car purchase in Ontario. Simply enter the purchase price and we’ll instantly calculate the PST, GST, and total tax owed.
The calculation is based on Ontario’s combined PST (8%) and GST (5%), plus a 2% administrative fee for PST, totaling 15% of the purchase price on cars under $45,000. The combined rate drops to 13% for the portion of the price over $45,000. Only Quebec-registered vehicles pay Federal Carbon Tax. Buying a used car in Ontario involves paying two main taxes: the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and the Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). Together, they make up the total sales tax you’ll pay when purchasing a vehicle from a dealership, private seller, or online platform. This calculator helps you budget accurately for your next vehicleCalculate Sales Tax on a Used Car in Ontario
Used Car Sales Tax Calculator Ontario
Component
Rate
Applies To
Provincial Sales Tax (PST)
8%
All vehicles
PST Administrative Fee
2%
All vehicles (capped)
Federal GST
5%
All vehicles
Federal Carbon Tax
Varies
Quebec vehicles only
Understanding Used Car Sales Tax in Ontario
Calculating Sales Tax On A Used Car In Ontario
Enter the price you agreed to pay the seller
Calculated: 8% of purchase price
Calculated: 2% of purchase price
Calculated: 5% of purchase price
Combined PST + GST
Total cost including tax
Only applies if buying in Quebec
Enter total cost to find car price