This is income tax calculator for Nova Scotia province residents for year 2012-2026. Current tax rates in Nova Scotia and federal tax rates are listed below.
IMPORTANT: This tax calculator provides income tax estimates only. For filing your tax return, use certified NETFILE software—free for simple or modest income returns, paid for complex situations.
Nova Scotia income tax rates 2026
After the massive 2025 overhaul, in 2026 Nova Scotia introduces a new annual indexing rate of 1.6% for all brackets and basic personal amount is $11,932.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $30,995 | 8.79% |
| from $30,996 to $61,991 | 14.95% |
| from $61,992 to $97,417 | 16.67% |
| from $97,418 to $157,124 | 17.50% |
| over $157,124 | 21.00% |
Federal income tax rates in Canada for 2026
In 2026 Canadian federal income tax brackets and base amount were increased by 2%.
Federal personal base amount is $16,452.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 – $58,523 | 14.00% |
| $58,523 – $117,045 | $5,889.94 + 20.50% for income over $58,523 |
| $117,045 – $181,440 | $17,886.95 + 26.00% for income over $117,045 |
| $181,440 – $258,482 | $34,629.65 + 29.00% for income over $181,440 |
| over $258,482 | $56,971.83 + 33.00% for income of $258,482 and over |
Historical Nova Scotia tax brackets are listed here and historical federal tax brackets and rates can be found here.