Use this Nova Scotia HST calculator to calculate the current 14% Harmonized Sales Tax or perform a reverse HST calculation.
Enter an amount in any one of these fields:
- Price before HST—to calculate the HST and total price.
- HST amount—to calculate the prices before and after HST.
- Price including HST—to calculate the included HST and price before tax.
The remaining fields update automatically.
What is the current (2026) HST rate in Nova Scotia?
The current HST rate in Nova Scotia is 14%. It consists of the 5% federal portion and the 9% provincial portion. Nova Scotia reduced its HST rate from 15% to 14% on April 1, 2025.
Nova Scotia HST calculation example
For a price of $100 before tax:
- Federal portion: $100 × 5% = $5
- Provincial portion: $100 × 9% = $9
- Total HST: $14
- Price including HST: $114
For a reverse calculation, divide the tax-inclusive price by 1.14. For example, $114 ÷ 1.14 = $100 before HST.
Data source: Canada Revenue Agency
History of HST in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia introduced the Harmonized Sales Tax on April 1, 1997, replacing the previous combination of federal GST and provincial sales tax with a single harmonized tax. The rate was 15% from July 1, 2010, through March 31, 2025, before decreasing to 14% on April 1, 2025.
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