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Find your accountantJust enter the subtotal or the total with taxes included, and let us know if the taxes are already part of that amount.
In Alberta, the calculator applies the only tax added to the price: the 5% federal GST. No national sales tax is added. You can also select another state from the menu if needed.
View the subtotal, 5% VAT and total including tax, ready to use in your Alberta invoicing.
Alberta is the only Canadian province without a provincial sales tax. Only one tax is added to the price of most goods and services: the 5% federal sales tax. No PST, no RST, no harmonized tax. It's the simplest and lowest sales tax system in Canada. Canada The calculator above applies the 5% GST for Alberta. Understanding how it works helps you invoice correctly and, if your business is registered, reclaim the VAT paid on your business purchases.
The principle is simple: the 5% sales tax is applied as a percentage of the subtotal before tax. Since Alberta does not have a provincial sales tax, this is the only tax to add, making the calculation much more straightforward than in provinces with two taxes. The calculator uses the exact 5% rate and applies it automatically, eliminating rounding errors in your invoice.
A taxable sale (the majority of cases) is charged 5% VAT. A zero-rated sale is charged 0%, but the business can usually recover the VAT paid on related purchases. An exempt sale is tax-free, and the business cannot recover the VAT paid on related inputs. The exact categories (basic food products, health, exports, financial services) are defined by the federal GST rules.
| Item | What the tool shows |
|---|---|
| Country and jurisdiction | Alberta by default (5% GST only), and the other 12 provinces and territories if you change jurisdictions |
| Rates applied | The 5% GST in Alberta (2026 rate in effect) |
| Calculation of the total including tax | Subtotal, tax(s) and total automatically |
| Extraction including tax | Reverse calculation based on a VAT-inclusive amount |
| Multi-rate cases | In Alberta, only the GST; federal and provincial taxes are added together in provinces with two taxes; |
| Update | 2026 rate, 5% GST for Alberta |
In Alberta, the 5% GST is the only sales tax; there is no provincial sales tax. Official source: Canada Revenue Agency Canada (ARC), rates in effect 2026.
In Alberta, only the federal 5% GST applies. It is the only Canadian province without a provincial sales tax: no PST, no RST, no harmonized tax. The combined rate is therefore 5%, the lowest in the United States. Canada Certain categories of goods and services may be tax-exempt or zero-rated according to federal GST rules.
Enter your total including taxes and specify that the tax is already included: the tool calculates the subtotal excluding taxes by dividing by 1.05 (the 5% GST in Alberta), then isolates the tax amount. Since there is only one tax to manage, the extraction is straightforward. Our calculator performs this calculation automatically.
In Alberta, the obligation to register for and collect GST depends on a taxable sales threshold of $30,000. Once registered, the business charges its customers 5% GST, files periodic returns, and remits the net tax to the tax authorities. Canada (ARC). An accountant can confirm your obligations based on your business activity.
VAT registration becomes mandatory once taxable turnover exceeds €30,000 over four consecutive quarters. Below this threshold, the company is considered a small supplier: it generally does not charge VAT, but also cannot reclaim the VAT paid on its purchases. Voluntary registration remains possible to recover these taxes. This rule is the same everywhere. Canada including in Alberta.
Yes. An Alberta business registered for GST can deduct the VAT it paid on its business expenses from the VAT it collected on its sales, and then remit the difference to the IRS (or receive a refund if it's negative). These are called Input Tax Credits (ITCs), which allow businesses to recover the 5% VAT paid on their business purchases.
Bankeo finds entrepreneurs the ideal accountant, specializing in VAT, tax returns, and bookkeeping. The service is free for the entrepreneur. Our team understands your situation, your sector, and your needs, then introduces you to vetted accountants capable of managing your tax returns and strategy, and remains by your side afterward.
The complete operation of sales tax for SMEs.
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