New car taxes in Alberta
Original AutoMart Canada notes for shoppers in Alberta. Rates and programs change — confirm with a dealer, insurer, or the provincial government before you buy.
New vehicles delivered in Alberta are taxed at 5% (GST). That rate applies to the negotiated price plus many taxable fees — not only the advertised MSRP.
GST only at 5% — no provincial sales tax on a new vehicle.
Federal luxury tax can stack on top for passenger vehicles with a taxable amount of $100,000 or more. Trucks and some commercial configurations follow different rules. Ask the dealer to show the luxury-tax line before you sign.
Lease tax treatment differs from a purchase: you typically pay tax on each payment and on the down payment, not on the full capitalized cost up front. Run both paths in our calculators and confirm with the dealer’s worksheet.
City hubs in Alberta on this site include Airdrie, Beaumont, Brooks, Calgary, Camrose, Canmore, Chestermere and Cochrane and 20 more. Open the Alberta city list or the Canada map.