Why We Built TrueGST
Calculating indirect consumption taxes—whether Indian GST or Canadian provincial sales taxes (GST, PST, QST, and HST)—is a daily task for millions of merchants, freelancers, and accountants.
Yet many tax calculators online remain frustrating to use: they are cluttered with intrusive pop-up ads, lag on mobile phones, fail to show statutory tax splits (such as CGST/SGST vs. IGST), or force users to register an account just to calculate a simple invoice total.
TrueGST was created to offer an alternative: a clean, responsive tool that loads instantly, performs accurate statutory calculations, and respects your privacy.
Client-Side Privacy by Default
Your invoice figures, profit margins, and turnover numbers are your business. TrueGST processes all calculations directly inside your web browser using local JavaScript:
- No Server Logging: The numbers you enter never leave your computer or phone. Our servers never log your transaction values.
- No Sign-Up Walls: You do not need to create an account, provide an email address, or log in to use any calculator or export feature.
- Zero Tracking Cookies: We do not track your financial activities across the web.
What We Cover
🇮🇳 India GST Calculator
Supports standard GST tiers (0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, 28%) and custom rates. Computes both 50:50 intra-state splits (CGST + SGST) and 100% inter-state IGST, with totals written in formal Indian English (Rupees in Lakhs & Crores).
🇨🇦 Canada Sales Tax Calculator
Covers all 13 provinces and territories. Handles federal GST (5%), dual-tax provinces (PST in BC and Saskatchewan, RST in Manitoba, QST in Quebec), and blended HST regimes (including Nova Scotia's 14% rate).
Who Uses TrueGST?
- Business Owners & Freelancers: To prepare quick client proposals, verify billing totals, and extract pre-tax base prices from gross payments.
- Accountants & Bookkeepers: For fast sanity checks on invoice splits, Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation, and reverse MRP math.
- Shoppers & Consumers: To verify that retail store receipts and online purchases match statutory Maximum Retail Price (MRP) rules.
Informational Utility Notice
TrueGST is an independent calculation tool designed for educational and estimation purposes. We keep our mathematical models aligned with official notifications from the GST Council, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
However, tax classifications, HSN/SAC codes, and Input Tax Credit eligibility can depend on specific business circumstances. TrueGST does not provide legal, accounting, or formal tax advice. For statutory filing and binding tax opinions, always consult a certified Chartered Accountant or qualified tax advisor.
Questions or Feedback?
We continually refine our calculation tools based on user suggestions. If you notice any formula edge cases or would like to request an additional feature, please reach out to us at [email protected] or visit our Contact page.