Alberta Sales Tax Calculator: 5% GST
This sales tax calculator is preset for Alberta: enter an amount and the GST breakdown appears line by line, like on a receipt. 2026 rate: 5% in total.
Alberta Sales Tax Calculator
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2026 rate · Alberta · combined tax of 5%.
Sales Tax Rate in Alberta in 2026
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| GST (federal) | 5% |
| Provincial sales tax | none |
| Total rate | 5% |
Alberta is the only Canadian province without a general provincial sales tax: only the federal 5% GST applies to most purchases. It's the lowest sales tax rate in the country, tied with the three territories.
An in-person purchase in Alberta is subject only to GST, even for a visitor from another province. However, goods bought online from an Alberta merchant and delivered to another province generally follow the delivery province's rate, under the place-of-supply rules.
Worked Example: $1,200.00 in Alberta
Tax = price before tax × 5%
Total = price before tax × 1.05
Example: $1,200.00 before tax in Alberta
The math: $1,200.00 × 5% = $60.00 of GST. Each tax is rounded to the cent, then added to the price, for a total of $1,260.00.
The Other Way: Finding the Price Before Tax
If the displayed price already includes tax, divide it by 1.05: $1,260.00 ÷ 1.05 = $1,200.00. Subtracting 5% from the total would give $1,197.00, too low a result: the percentage applies to the price before tax, not the total.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sales Tax in Alberta
What is the sales tax rate in Alberta in 2026?
Only the federal 5% GST applies in Alberta: there's no general provincial sales tax. On $100.00, the tax is $5.00, for a total of $105.00.
How do I calculate sales tax in Alberta?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.05 to get the tax-included total, or by 5% to get the tax alone. On $1,200.00, the tax is $60.00 and the total is $1,260.00.
How do I remove sales tax from a price in Alberta?
Divide the tax-included amount by 1.05, instead of subtracting 5%. A $1,260.00 total gives back $1,260.00 ÷ 1.05 = $1,200.00 before tax. The CalculatriceTaxes.ca reverse calculator applies this formula automatically.
Is there a provincial sales tax in Alberta?
No. No general provincial sales tax is collected in Alberta: only the federal 5% GST appears on the receipt. Goods delivered to Alberta from another province are also subject to GST only.
To go further: the sales tax guide explains the four systems in use in Canada, and the FAQ answers the most common questions.
Calculators for Other Provinces and Territories
- Quebec 14.975%
- Ontario 13%
- Nova Scotia 14%
- New Brunswick 15%
- Prince Edward Island 15%
- Newfoundland and Labrador 15%
- British Columbia 12%
- Manitoba 12%
- Saskatchewan 11%
- Yukon 5%
- Northwest Territories 5%
- Nunavut 5%
Sources
Rate checked on September 28, 2026 against the sources above. The amounts shown are an estimate provided for informational purposes: some goods and services are zero-rated or exempt and don't follow the general rate. CalculatriceTaxes.ca is an independent site, not affiliated with the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec, or any provincial or territorial government.