GST + RST · 12% combined

Manitoba GST/HST Remittance Calculator

Quick Method vs. Regular GST + RST — which saves you more in Manitoba? Enter your revenue and expenses to find out.

Manitoba Quick Method Rates — CRA RC4058

QM applies to
5% GST only
Services rate
3.6%
of tax-included revenue
Goods / Retail rate
1.8%
of tax-included revenue
Manitoba RST (7%) is a separate provincial obligation — the Quick Method does not apply to RST.
As of 2024, RST applies to SaaS, cloud services, and other digital products.

Your Details

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What you invoiced or earned, not including the tax you charged on top.

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Total GST/HST on your business receipts — subscriptions, supplies, equipment. Used for Regular Method ITC calculation.

Not sure? If most of what you do is a service, pick Services.

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Quick Method for Manitoba sole proprietors

Manitoba's federal GST (5%) can be simplified with the Quick Method election — remitting at 3.6% for services instead of tracking ITCs period by period. RST (Retail Sales Tax) at 7% is a separate provincial filing with the Manitoba government and follows its own rules entirely. If you sell digital services or SaaS in Manitoba, note that RST was extended to cover those categories.

To elect the Quick Method: file Form GST74 with CRA before the first day of the reporting period you want it to apply to. Once elected, you must stay on Quick Method for at least one full fiscal year before switching back.

Who can't use Quick Method: accountants, bookkeepers, lawyers, notaries, financial advisors, and actuaries are ineligible in all provinces. Most other sole proprietors with annual taxable revenue under $400,000 qualify.

CRA RC4058 — Quick Method of Accounting for GST/HST ↗

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This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Rates are based on CRA's published Quick Method remittance rates (RC4058). Always verify current rates with CRA or a qualified tax professional before filing.