no changes to personal income tax brackets or rates
	Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit expanded to include ground search and rescue volunteers
	Healthy Living Tax Credit for children's sport and recreational activities - starting in 2009, this credit will be extended to all Nova Scotians. - This 2009 extension has now been deferred, as per the 2009 Budget.
	Starting in 2009, the province will match the Federal Transit Tax Credit. - This has now been deferred, as per the 2009 Budget.

Federal budget 2008 income tax measures affecting taxable income and certain tax credits that automatically affect provincial taxes in all provinces and territories except Québec:

	new Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA)
	changes to RESPs
	reduction of gross-up amount for dividends eligible for the enhanced dividend tax credit.
	increase in maximum Northern Residents deduction beginning in 2008
	capital cost allowance changes
	expansion of list of expenses eligible for medical expense tax credit, effective 2008