Nova Scotia sales tax rate (2026)
Quick answer
Nova Scotia charges 14% HST: 5% federal plus 9% provincial. On a $100 purchase that is $14.00, for a total of $114.00.
Nova Scotia sales tax at a glance
| Province or territory | Nova Scotia |
|---|---|
| Federal GST | 5% |
| Provincial tax | 9% |
| Total sales tax | 14% |
| Collected by | Canada Revenue Agency (single HST return) |
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 Nova Scotia
| Price | HST (14%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.40 | $11.40 |
| $39.99 | $5.60 | $45.59 |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $114.00 |
| $500.00 | $70.00 | $570.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $140.00 | $1,140.00 |
| $25,000.00 | $3,500.00 | $28,500.00 |
Removing Nova Scotia sales tax from a total
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $100.00 ÷ 1.14 = $87.72 before tax, so the tax was $12.28.
What's different in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's HST fell from 15% to 14% on April 1, 2025, when the provincial portion was cut from 10% to 9%.
Nova Scotia 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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax in Nova Scotia?
14% HST: 5% federal GST and 9% provincial, charged as one tax.
How much tax is added to $100 in Nova Scotia?
$14.00, for a total of $114.00.
How do I take sales tax out of a total in Nova Scotia?
Divide the total by 1.14. For example, $100.00 ÷ 1.14 = $87.72, so the tax was $12.28.