Alberta GST Calculator 2026
Alberta has no provincial sales tax, so the only sales tax on most purchases is the 5% federal GST. That gives Alberta the lowest combined sales tax rate of any province in Canada.
5% · rate verified October 9, 2026
Use the province where the item is delivered or the service is provided.
How sales tax works in Alberta
Businesses in Alberta charge 5% GST on taxable goods and services and send it to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). There is no provincial sales tax at the till, so a $100 taxable purchase costs $105.
Alberta does levy some targeted taxes outside the sales tax system. The most common one shoppers notice is a 4% tourism levy on hotel and short-term accommodation. Fuel, tobacco and alcohol are also taxed separately, but those taxes are built into the shelf price rather than added at the register.
Buying from or selling to other provinces
Sales tax follows the place of supply, usually where the item is delivered. An Alberta business shipping to a customer in Ontario charges Ontario's 13% HST, not Alberta's 5% GST. Likewise, if you order online from Alberta and have it delivered to Alberta, you pay 5% GST.
Alberta tax on common amounts
| Price before tax | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $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 |
| $5,000.00 | $250.00 | $5,250.00 |
Removing tax from a Alberta price
To find the price before tax, divide the total by 1.05.
| Total paid | Before tax | Tax included |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $9.52 | $0.48 |
| $50.00 | $47.62 | $2.38 |
| $100.00 | $95.24 | $4.76 |
| $500.00 | $476.19 | $23.81 |
| $1,000.00 | $952.38 | $47.62 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Alberta have PST?
No. Alberta is the only province with no provincial sales tax. Only the 5% federal GST applies to most purchases.
How much is tax on $100 in Alberta?
$5.00 in GST, for a total of $105.00.
Is GST charged on groceries in Alberta?
Basic groceries, such as milk, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, are zero-rated, so no GST is charged. Snack foods, soft drinks and restaurant meals are taxable.
Other provinces and territories
All rates and amounts on this page are taken from official government sources, including the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec and provincial and territorial finance ministries. Last verified October 9, 2026.