Nova Scotia/Federal tax brackets and marginal tax rates
- tax brackets and applicable Nova Scotia rates, plus combined federal/Nova Scotia marginal tax rates for eligible and non-eligible Canadian dividends, capital gains and other income (interest, foreign dividends, employment, self-employment, etc).
- Detailed tax calculator which includes most deductions and tax credits, can be used to check your tax return or to do some tax planning for the next tax year.
- The Basic Tax Calculator works for all provinces and territories, and requires very little input. You input the amount of income from Canadian eligible and non-eligible dividends, capital gains, and employment/other income. This will produce a table of taxes payable for the current and past 5 years, for all provinces and territories, as well as your marginal tax rate for each type of income.
Medical Services Insurance Programs (MSI)
Nova Scotia COVID-19 Information and Support
Income Tax Act (pdf)
Legislation (access to bills)
Nova Scotia Finance and Treasury Board Contact Information
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Links
NS Personal income tax and benefit package
Revised: September 27, 2025