Alberta Sales Tax Calculator 2026 (GST)
Calculate Alberta sales tax. 5% GST (no provincial tax) on purchases.
Canadian Sales Tax Calculator
5% GST only — Alberta
Tax Breakdown
Canadian Sales Tax by Province
Canada has three different types of sales tax: GST (federal), HST (harmonized), and PST (provincial). The type and rate depends on your province.
| Province | Tax Type | GST | PST/QST | Total Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | HST | — | — | 13% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| Alberta | GST only | 5% | 0% | 5% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 5% | 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST (RST) | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 5% | 6% | 11% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | — | — | 15% |
| New Brunswick | HST | — | — | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | — | — | 15% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | — | — | 15% |
| Yukon / NWT / Nunavut | GST only | 5% | 0% | 5% |
Quebec Sales Tax (QST / TVQ)
Quebec uses its own system: the Quebec Sales Tax (QST or TVQ in French). It's charged at 9.975% on top of the 5% GST. The QST is calculated on the pre-GST amount, giving a combined effective rate of 14.975%. Quebec's QST is among the highest provincial sales taxes in Canada.
What is Exempt from GST/HST?
Many essential goods and services are zero-rated or exempt from GST/HST in Canada. Zero-rated items include: basic groceries, prescription drugs, most medical devices, and international exports. Exempt supplies include: used residential properties, most health and educational services.
Sales Tax FAQs — Alberta
What is the GST rate in Canada?
The federal GST rate is 5%. Some provinces combine it into an HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) of 13% (Ontario) or 15% (Maritime provinces).
What is the Quebec sales tax rate?
Quebec charges 5% GST + 9.975% QST (TVQ) = 14.975% total on most purchases.
Does Alberta have PST?
No. Alberta is the only province with no provincial sales tax. Only the 5% federal GST applies.
How do I calculate HST from a total price?
To find the pre-tax price: divide the total by (1 + tax rate). For Ontario (13% HST): $113 total ÷ 1.13 = $100 pre-tax. The HST is $13.
What is the difference between GST and HST?
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is the federal 5% tax. HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) is a single combined tax used in Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and PEI that blends the federal GST with the provincial tax for simplicity.
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