Tax BracketsNova Scotia income tax brackets, 2026
These are the Nova Scotia provincial/territorial income tax rates for income earned in 2026, from the Canada Revenue Agency. They are added to federal tax. The lowest rate is 8.79% and the highest is 21%.
| Taxable income | Rate on that part |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,995 | 8.79% |
| $30,995.01 to $61,991 | 14.95% |
| $61,991.01 to $97,417 | 16.67% |
| $97,417.01 to $157,124 | 17.5% |
| Over $157,124 | 21% |
Federal plus Nova Scotia, before credits
| Taxable income | Federal | Nova Scotia | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $5,600 | $4,071 | $9,671 |
| $60,000 | $8,496 | $7,061 | $15,557 |
| $80,000 | $12,596 | $10,360 | $22,956 |
| $100,000 | $16,696 | $13,716 | $30,412 |
| $150,000 | $28,759 | $22,466 | $51,224 |
| $250,000 | $56,815 | $43,217 | $100,032 |
Good to know
- The amounts are the tax on the brackets alone. The basic personal amount and other non-refundable credits lower the tax, and are not in the sources read for this site.
- The province that counts is the one you lived in on 31 December 2026 (CRA).
- Some provinces and territories add surtaxes or premiums, which are not shown here.
Common questions
What are the Nova Scotia income tax rates for 2026?
The first bracket is 8.79% up to $30,995 and the top rate is 21% (CRA, 2026).
Sources
- Canada Revenue Agency (canada.ca), "Current year tax rates and income brackets (2026)": federal and provincial/territorial tables; "CPP contribution rates, maximums and exemptions"; "EI premium rates and maximums". Pages saved and read on 13 November 2026. The CRA page does not include Quebec.
- Every Canadian table was checked: each bracket starts one cent above the previous limit, and the CPP and EI maximums equal rate × ceiling.
Figures from the CRA, read on 13 November 2026. They are before the basic personal amount and other non-refundable credits (not in the sources read), so real tax is lower; Quebec, surtaxes and health premiums are not included. Not tax advice.