Alberta GST Calculator Guide: 5% Tax-Only Province

Alberta Tax Rate: Why It Is Simpler

Alberta is often the easiest province for sales tax calculations:

• GST: 5%
• PST: 0%
• Common total: 5%

Core formulas:

• Add tax: Subtotal × 1.05
• Remove tax: Total ÷ 1.05

Example Calculations

Example 1: Add GST

• Subtotal: $1,200.00
• GST (5%): $60.00
• Total: $1,260.00

Example 2: Reverse GST

• Total: $525.00
• Pre-tax: $525.00 ÷ 1.05 = $500.00
• GST included: $25.00

Alberta vs Other Provinces

Because Alberta has no PST, tax-in totals can differ significantly from 12% to 15% provinces for high-ticket items.

Compare with:

• Ontario HST Calculator Guide (13%)
• BC GST + PST Calculator Guide (12%)
• Quebec GST + QST Guide (14.975%)

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FAQ: Alberta GST

Does Alberta charge HST?

No. Alberta uses GST only in most standard cases.

What number do I divide by for reverse calculation?

Use 1.05 to remove GST from a tax-in total.