Sales tax Canada · Rates as of 1 November 2026
Alberta Sales Tax (2026): 5% GST
Alberta sales tax is 5% (5% federal GST only; no provincial sales tax). Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Alberta sales tax calculator
How sales tax works in Alberta
Alberta has no provincial sales tax, so only the 5% federal GST applies, the lowest total in any province.
To calculate it, multiply the pre-tax price by 5% (0.05000). A $40 purchase carries $2.00 tax, for $42.00 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.05000.
Alberta sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Total tax | Total price |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.50 | $10.50 |
| $25.00 | $1.25 | $26.25 |
| $50.00 | $2.50 | $52.50 |
| $100.00 | $5.00 | $105.00 |
| $250.00 | $12.50 | $262.50 |
| $500.00 | $25.00 | $525.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $50.00 | $1,050.00 |
Alberta vs other provinces
| Province / territory | Total rate | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 5% | $5.00 |
| British Columbia | 12% | $12.00 |
| Manitoba | 12% | $12.00 |
| New Brunswick | 15% | $15.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 15% | $15.00 |
| Northwest Territories | 5% | $5.00 |
| Nova Scotia | 14% | $14.00 |
| Nunavut | 5% | $5.00 |
| Ontario | 13% | $13.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | 15% | $15.00 |
| Quebec | 14.975% | $14.98 |
| Saskatchewan | 11% | $11.00 |
| Yukon | 5% | $5.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax in Alberta?
Alberta has no provincial sales tax, so only the 5% federal GST applies, the lowest total in any province.
How much tax is added to $100 in Alberta?
$5.00 GST, total $105.00.
How do I remove sales tax from a price in Alberta?
Divide the tax-included price by 1.05000. For example, $113.00 ÷ 1.05000 = $107.62 before tax.
Sources
- Canada Revenue Agency, GST/HST rates by province.
- Provincial finance ministries (BC PST, Saskatchewan PST, Manitoba RST, Revenu Québec QST).
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.