Alberta sales tax calculator
Alberta charges 5% GST only — a combined 5%. Add it to any price, or work backwards from a tax-included total.
Total with tax in Alberta
$105.00
Subtotal$100.00
GST (5%)$5.00
Total (5%)$105.00
Sales tax across Canada
| Province | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 14.975% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 14% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + RST | 12% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 11% |
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
The short answer
Sales tax in Alberta is 5% (5% GST only). Multiply any price by 1.05000 to get the total.
Alberta sales tax on common amounts
| Price before tax | Tax (5%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.50 | $10.50 |
| $50.00 | $2.50 | $52.50 |
| $100.00 | $5.00 | $105.00 |
| $500.00 | $25.00 | $525.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $50.00 | $1,050.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Alberta?
Alberta charges 5% GST only, for a combined rate of 5%. On a $100 purchase that means $5.00 in tax, for a total of $105.00.
Does Alberta charge PST?
No. Alberta has no provincial sales tax — you pay only the 5% federal GST, the lowest rate in Canada.
How do I remove sales tax from a total in Alberta?
Divide the total by 1.05000. For example, a $105.00 total works back to exactly $100.00 before tax.
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“Alberta Sales Tax Calculator (5%) — VaultNerd” — VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/tools/sales-tax-calculator/alberta, updated August 2026.
Sources
- CRA — GST/HST rates by province
- Alberta provincial sales tax rate schedule