Nova Scotia Sales Tax Calculator
Canada onlyRates verified October 15, 2026
Nova Scotia charges HST at 14%. Add tax to a price or take it out of a receipt.
Total with tax
$114.00
14% total tax in Nova Scotia
- Price before tax$100.0088%
- HST (14%)$14.0012%
Line-by-line breakdown
| Price before tax | $100.00 |
| HST (14%) | $14.00 |
| Total | $114.00 |
Worked examples
Tax on a $100 purchase before tax.
| Province or territory | Taxes | Total rate | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST | 5% | $5.00 |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 12% | $12.00 |
| Manitoba | GST + RST | 12% | $12.00 |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% | $15.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 15% | $15.00 |
| Northwest Territories | GST | 5% | $5.00 |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 14% | $14.00 |
| Nunavut | GST | 5% | $5.00 |
| Ontario | HST | 13% | $13.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% | $15.00 |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 14.975% | $14.97 |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 11% | $11.00 |
| Yukon | GST | 5% | $5.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax in Nova Scotia?
14%: HST 14%. On a $100 purchase that's $14.00 of tax.
How do I work out the price before tax in Nova Scotia?
Divide the tax-included price by 1.14. A $114.00 receipt is $100.00 before tax.
Which provinces charge HST?
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island charge a single harmonized sales tax. The others charge 5% GST, plus provincial sales tax in British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Quebec.
Which province has the highest sales tax?
New Brunswick at 15%. Alberta and the three territories charge only the 5% GST.
Sources
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.