Nova Scotia income tax rates for 2026
Quick summary
If you live in Nova Scotia on December 31, 2026, you pay federal income tax (14% to 33%) and Nova Scotia income tax (8.79% to 21%). The two are added together. See the fulltax help hub.
Checked November 3, 2026. Main source: CRA: Personal income tax rates, current year (modified June 25, 2026). See all 1 source.
Two taxes in Nova Scotia
Federal income tax is the same in every province and territory. Nova Scotia income tax is the second tax, and Nova Scotia sets its own rates. Each rate applies only to the income inside its own bracket.
You file one return with the CRA that covers both the federal and the provincial tax.
Nova Scotia brackets, 2026
| Taxable income from | Up to | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $30,995 | 8.79% |
| $30,995 | $61,991 | 14.95% |
| $61,991 | $97,417 | 16.67% |
| $97,417 | $157,124 | 17.5% |
| $157,124 | No limit | 21% |
5 brackets. The rate depends on where you live on December 31, 2026.
Federal brackets, 2026 (the same everywhere)
| Taxable income from | Up to | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $58,523 | 14% |
| $58,523 | $117,045 | 20.5% |
| $117,045 | $181,440 | 26% |
| $181,440 | $258,482 | 29% |
| $258,482 | No limit | 33% |
What it adds up to
These examples show the method with taxable income only. They do not include credits, such as the basic personal amount, or any surtax or health premium, so your real bill will be lower or different.
| $60,000 taxable income | $100,000 taxable income | |
|---|---|---|
| Federal tax | $8,496 | $16,696 |
| Nova Scotia tax | $7,061 | $13,716 |
| Both together | $15,557 | $30,412 |
| Share of income | 25.9% | 30.4% |
How Nova Scotia compares
Rank 1 means the lowest tax of the 13 provinces and territories. These figures are before credits, so they show the rates, not what you will pay.
| Taxable income | Nova Scotia tax | Rank for provincial tax | Rank for both taxes together |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $7,061 | 12th of 13 | 12th of 13 |
| $100,000 | $13,716 | 12th of 13 | 13th of 13 |
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Questions people ask
How much is income tax in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia income tax rates for 2026 run from 8.79% to 21%, in 5 brackets. You also pay federal income tax from 14% to 33%.
Do I pay federal and provincial tax?
Yes. Everyone in Canada pays federal income tax, and you also pay tax to the province or territory where you live on December 31.
Is the tax rate applied to all my income?
No. Each rate applies only to the part of your income inside its bracket.