Nova Scotia sales tax calculator
Nova Scotia charges 14% HST, a combined 14%. Add it to any price, or work backwards from a tax-included total.
| Province | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 14.975% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 14% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + RST | 12% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 11% |
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
Sales tax in Nova Scotia is 14% (14% HST). Multiply any price by 1.14000 to get the total.
Nova Scotia sales tax on common amounts
| Price before tax | Tax (14%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.40 | $11.40 |
| $50.00 | $7.00 | $57.00 |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $114.00 |
| $500.00 | $70.00 | $570.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $140.00 | $1,140.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia charges 14% HST, for a combined rate of 14%. On a $100 purchase that means $14.00 in tax, for a total of $114.00.
Does Nova Scotia charge PST?
No. Nova Scotia uses the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), which blends the federal GST and the provincial portion into a single 14% rate.
How do I remove sales tax from a total in Nova Scotia?
Divide the total by 1.14000. For example, a $114.00 total works back to exactly $100.00 before tax.
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“Nova Scotia Sales Tax Calculator (14%).” VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/ca/tools/sales-tax-calculator/nova-scotia, updated August 2026.
- CRA: GST/HST rates by province
- Nova Scotia provincial sales tax rate schedule