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Nova Scotia HST Calculator 2026 (14%)

Enter an amount to see the tax.

This calculator gives an estimate for general information only and is not tax, legal or accounting advice. Rates shown are general rates; some goods and services are zero-rated, exempt, or taxed differently, and rounding can differ by a cent. Confirm with the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec or your provincial tax authority, or a qualified professional.

Sales tax in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia’s general HST rate is 14%. The rate dropped from 15% to 14% on April 1, 2025. Older receipts from before that date may still show 15%. Use 14% for taxable supplies on or after the change.

On $100 before tax, HST is $14 and the total is $114. To remove 14% from a total, divide by 1.14. There is no separate PST line. HST is the only sales tax on a typical taxable sale.

A 15% habit is easy to keep by accident. If you are checking a 2026 invoice, 14% is the general rate to test against. If the supplier charged 15% after the change, the bill itself needs a second look. This calculator will not correct someone else’s invoice.

Some supplies remain zero-rated or exempt. The 14% figure is the general rate, not a rule for every good and service.

Questions

What is the HST rate in Nova Scotia in 2026?

The general rate is 14%.

When did Nova Scotia HST change?

It dropped from 15% to 14% on April 1, 2025.

How do I remove 14% HST?

Divide the total by 1.14.

Does Nova Scotia still charge 15%?

Not as the general rate. Use 14% for current taxable supplies, and keep 15% only for receipts from before April 1, 2025.

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