Do I charge GST on haircuts and salon services?
Yes. Haircuts and most salon and spa services are taxable for GST/HST in Canada. You must register and charge it once your taxable revenue passes 30,000 dollars in four consecutive calendar quarters; below that you're a small supplier and registering is optional.
Rates by province and territory
| Province or territory | Rate on services | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST 5% | 5% GST, no provincial sales tax. |
| British Columbia | GST 5% | 5% GST. 7% PST applies to retail products; most personal services aren't subject to PST. |
| Manitoba | GST 5% | 5% GST. 7% RST applies to retail products; it no longer applies to hair, skin, spa or massage services. Tanning is still taxable. |
| New Brunswick | HST 15% | 15% HST. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST 15% | 15% HST. |
| Nova Scotia | HST 14% | 14% HST. |
| Northwest Territories | GST 5% | 5% GST, no territorial sales tax. |
| Nunavut | GST 5% | 5% GST, no territorial sales tax. |
| Ontario | HST 13% | 13% HST. |
| Prince Edward Island | HST 15% | 15% HST. |
| Quebec | GST 5% + QST 9.975% | 5% GST plus 9.975% QST, each calculated on the pre-tax price. |
| Saskatchewan | GST 5% | 5% GST. 6% PST applies to retail products; whether it applies to your services depends on the service. Check Saskatchewan's PST bulletins. |
| Yukon | GST 5% | 5% GST, no territorial sales tax. |
Rates per TaxTips.ca, 2026 sales tax rates and Manitoba RST Bulletin 062; small supplier rule per the CRA: when to register for the GST/HST.
Flow applies the right rate for your province on every final bill, doesn't tax deposits, and lets you mark a service exempt. General information, not tax advice; confirm with your accountant.
The full explanation, including the traps we coded around, is in sales tax for salons in every province.
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