This is income tax calculator for Nova Scotia province residents for year 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012. Current tax rates in Nova Scotia and federal tax rates are listed below.
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Nova Scotia income tax rates 2016
In 2017 Nova Scotia basic personal amount, tax brackets and tax rates were the same as in year 2016. Basic personal amount is $8,481.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to $29,590 | 8.79% |
| $29,590.01 to $59,180 | 14.95% |
| $59,180.01 to $93,000 | 16.67% |
| $93,000.01 to $150,000 | 17.50% |
| over $150,000 | 21.00% |
Federal income tax rates in Canada for 2017
In 2017 Canadian federal income tax brackets and base amount were increased by 1.4%.
Federal personal base amount is $11,635.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 – $45916 | 15.00% |
| $45,917 – $91,831 | $5,142.15 + 20.50% for income over $45,916 |
| $91,832 – $142,353 | $14,554.73 + 26.00% for income over $91,831 |
| $142,354 – $202,800 | $27,690.45 + 29.00% for income over $142,353 |
| over $202,801 | $45,220.08 + 33.00% for income of $202,801 and over |
Historical Nova Scotia tax brackets are listed here and historical federal tax brackets and rates can be found here.