what is hst rate
As a result, registrants (businesses or individuals registered to collect the HST on taxable sales) collect one sales tax and remit and report to one government agency. Tax Rate. The HST rate is 13% and is composed of a federal component of 5% (GST) and provincial component of 8%. Administration of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the HST on behalf of all the participating provinces.