Taxes in Nova Scotia: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)

Federal and provincial income tax brackets for Nova Scotia in 2026, CPP and EI, sales tax and what a salary becomes after tax.

Provincial income tax in Nova Scotia (2026)

Taxable income	Rate
Up to $30,995	8.79%
Over $30,995 up to $61,991	14.95%
Over $61,991 up to $97,417	16.67%
Over $97,417 up to $157,124	17.5%
Over $157,124	21%

Basic personal amount: $11,932.

Federal income tax (2026)

Taxable income	Rate
Up to $58,523	14%
Over $58,523 up to $117,045	20.5%
Over $117,045 up to $181,440	26%
Over $181,440 up to $258,482	29%
Over $258,482	33%

Federal basic personal amount: $16,452 (reduced to $14,829 for high incomes).

What it means on a salary

Salary	Federal tax	Provincial tax	CPP	EI	Take-home	Average rate
$40,000	$2,691	$2,751	$2,172	$652	$31,734	20.665%
$80,000	$9,243	$8,749	$4,446	$1,123	$56,439	29.451%
$150,000	$25,302	$20,812	$4,646	$1,123	$98,117	34.589%

Employment income only: basic personal amount, CPP, EI and the Canada employment credit. Not included: other credits, the Ontario Health Premium, deductions and benefits.

Payroll contributions (2026)

CPP: 5.95% of earnings between $3,500 and $74,600; then 4% up to $85,000.
EI: 1.63% of earnings up to $68,900.

Sales tax

Combined sales tax in Nova Scotia: 14% (GST 14%).

Source: CRA T4127, T4127, 122nd edition, effective January 1, 2026 ↗, read on 2026-11-13.

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