Alberta sales tax rate (2026)
Quick answer
Alberta charges only the 5% GST. On a $100 purchase that is $5,00, for a total of $105,00.
Alberta sales tax at a glance
| Province or territory | Alberta |
|---|---|
| Federal GST | 5% |
| Provincial tax | None |
| Total sales tax | 5% |
| Collected by | Canada Revenue Agency |
Rates: Canada Revenue Agency and provincial finance ministries, in force January 1, 2026. The rate that applies is the one of the province where the goods are delivered or the service is supplied. Source
Sales tax on common prices in Alberta
| Price | GST (5%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10,00 | $0,50 | $10,50 |
| $39,99 | $2,00 | $41,99 |
| $100,00 | $5,00 | $105,00 |
| $500,00 | $25,00 | $525,00 |
| $1000,00 | $50,00 | $1050,00 |
| $25.000,00 | $1250,00 | $26.250,00 |
Removing Alberta sales tax from a total
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $100,00 ÷ 1,05 = $95,24 before tax, so the tax was $4,76.
What's different in Alberta
Alberta has no provincial sales tax, so only the 5% GST applies. A 4% tourism levy is charged on hotel and other short-term accommodation.
Alberta vs other provinces
| Province or territory | Tax | GST / federal | Provincial | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | HST | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 5% | 9,975% | 14,975% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 5% | 9% | 14% |
| Ontario | HST | 5% | 8% | 13% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + RST | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 5% | 6% | 11% |
| Alberta | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
| Northwest Territories | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
| Nunavut | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
| Yukon | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the sales tax in Alberta?
5% GST. There is no provincial or territorial sales tax.
How much tax is added to $100 in Alberta?
$5,00, for a total of $105,00.
How do I take sales tax out of a total in Alberta?
Divide the total by 1,05. For example, $100,00 ÷ 1,05 = $95,24, so the tax was $4,76.