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Alberta GST calculator

Alberta has no provincial sales tax, so only the 5% federal GST applies. On a $100 purchase the GST is $5.00, for a total of $105.00.

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5% GST · 2026 rates

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Rates verified Oct 12, 2026 · Estimate, not tax advice
Combined
5%
GST
5%
Provincial
0%

In effect since January 1, 2008.

How sales tax works in Alberta

Alberta is the only province with no provincial sales tax, so the 5% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) is the only sales tax on most purchases. The three territories work the same way.

GST is charged on the price before tax. To add it, multiply the price by 1.05. To find the price before tax from a receipt total, divide the total by 1.05.

Some purchases have no GST at all: basic groceries and prescription drugs are zero-rated, and services such as long-term rent and most health care are exempt.

How to calculate GST in Alberta

  1. Step 1

    Add GST to a price

    Multiply the price before tax by 1.05. For example, $100 × 1.05 = $105.00.

  2. Step 2

    Find the tax on a price

    Multiply the price before tax by 0.05. For example, $100 × 0.05 = $5.00.

  3. Step 3

    Remove GST from a total

    Divide the tax-included total by 1.05. For example, $105.00 ÷ 1.05 = $100.00 before tax.

Alberta GST on common amounts

Tax and total for purchases taxed at the full 5% rate.

Alberta sales tax on amounts from $1 to $5,000
Before tax GST 5% Total
$1.00 $0.05 $1.05
$5.00 $0.25 $5.25
$10.00 $0.50 $10.50
$20.00 $1.00 $21.00
$25.00 $1.25 $26.25
$50.00 $2.50 $52.50
$75.00 $3.75 $78.75
$100.00 $5.00 $105.00
$150.00 $7.50 $157.50
$200.00 $10.00 $210.00
$250.00 $12.50 $262.50
$500.00 $25.00 $525.00
$750.00 $37.50 $787.50
$1,000.00 $50.00 $1,050.00
$2,500.00 $125.00 $2,625.00
$5,000.00 $250.00 $5,250.00

What’s taxed and what isn’t

Most goods and services have the full 5%. These are the main exceptions — use Itemize in the calculator to mix taxed and untaxed items on one receipt.

Zero-rated everywhere in Canada (0% GST/HST)

  • Basic groceries such as milk, bread, eggs, vegetables and meat
  • Prescription drugs and drug-dispensing fees
  • Many medical devices, such as hearing aids and artificial teeth
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Most agricultural and fishery products
  • Exports of goods and many services to non-residents

Taxed at the full 5%

  • Clothing and footwear for adults
  • Soft drinks, candy and snack foods
  • Restaurant meals and take-out
  • Hotel rooms
  • Haircuts, car repairs and most other services
  • Legal and accounting services

Good to know in 2026

  • Hotel and short-term rental stays in Alberta also carry a separate provincial tourism levy. It is not a sales tax and is not included in this calculator.

Alberta sales tax rate history

Period Tax Rate
Jan 1, 2008 – today GST only 5%

The federal GST was 7% from 1991, 6% from July 1, 2006 and has been 5% since January 1, 2008.

Alberta sales tax questions

Does Alberta have PST?
No. Alberta has no provincial sales tax. Most purchases in Alberta only have the 5% federal GST.
How do I calculate GST in Alberta?
Multiply the price before tax by 0.05 to get the GST, or by 1.05 to get the total. For example, $80 × 0.05 = $4.00 GST, so the total is $84.00.
How do I take GST off a total in Alberta?
Divide the total by 1.05 to get the price before tax. The difference is the GST. For example, $52.50 ÷ 1.05 = $50.00, so the GST is $2.50.
Do I pay GST on groceries in Alberta?
Not on basic groceries such as milk, bread, meat and vegetables — they are zero-rated across Canada. Snack foods, candy, soft drinks and restaurant meals are taxable.
Is there GST on a used car bought privately in Alberta?
Usually not. A private seller who is not registered for GST does not charge it. Dealers who are registered charge 5% GST on new and used vehicles.

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