HST on common prices
HST at 14% added to common pre-tax prices in Nova Scotia. Each tax is rounded to the cent.
Free tool · Rates as of October 2026
Nova Scotia HST calculator
Add 14% HST to a price or work it back out of a total. Nova Scotia's rate has been 14%, not 15%, since April 1, 2025.
$
- Subtotal
- $100.00
- HST 14%
- $14.00
- Total
- $114.00
HST fell from 15% to 14% on April 1, 2025.
Or pick on the map
- GST only (5%)
- 11 to 13% combined
- 14% or more combined
What is in the 14% HST
- Federal part
- 5%
- Provincial part
- 9%
- HST charged
- 14%
HST is one tax that combines the 5% federal GST with Nova Scotia's provincial part. It shows as a single HST line on an invoice.
| Price before tax | HST (14%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.40 | $11.40 |
| $25.00 | $3.50 | $28.50 |
| $50.00 | $7.00 | $57.00 |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $114.00 |
| $250.00 | $35.00 | $285.00 |
| $500.00 | $70.00 | $570.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $140.00 | $1,140.00 |
| $2,500.00 | $350.00 | $2,850.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $700.00 | $5,700.00 |
HST included in common totals
Backing HST out of a total: divide by 1.14 to get the price before tax.
| Total with tax | HST included | Price before tax |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.23 | $8.77 |
| $25.00 | $3.07 | $21.93 |
| $50.00 | $6.14 | $43.86 |
| $100.00 | $12.28 | $87.72 |
| $250.00 | $30.70 | $219.30 |
| $500.00 | $61.40 | $438.60 |
| $1,000.00 | $122.81 | $877.19 |
| $2,500.00 | $307.02 | $2,192.98 |
| $5,000.00 | $614.04 | $4,385.96 |
How sales tax works in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia charges a single harmonized sales tax (HST) of 14%. The rate fell from 15% on April 1, 2025, when the province cut its part from 10% to 9% while the federal part stayed at 5%. The CRA's notice on the decrease sets out the change.
The CRA administers the HST, so there is no separate provincial sales tax account. Quote templates, price lists and accounting presets set up before April 2025 may still be set to 15%, so they are worth checking.
For sales that straddled the change, the CRA's transitional rules generally apply the rate based on the earlier of the day the HST became payable and the day it was paid. The notice covers situations such as deposits, returns and leases in more detail.
Who has to register and charge it
Registration is federal. Once your taxable sales pass $30,000 in a single calendar quarter, or over four consecutive calendar quarters, you are no longer a small supplier and must register with the CRA and charge 14%. Our GST/HST registration guide explains the process.
Under that threshold you do not have to register, with exceptions such as self-employed taxi and ride-sharing drivers. One CRA registration covers the whole HST, including Nova Scotia's 9% share.
Selling to customers outside Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's 14% only applies when the place of supply is Nova Scotia. Under the CRA's place-of-supply rules, goods are generally taxed where they are delivered and most services where the customer's address is. A Halifax business shipping to Moncton charges New Brunswick's 15%, and one billing a Calgary client for services charges 5% GST.
Buyers in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec also have provincial taxes with separate rules for outside sellers. The rates by province guide lists every rate in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Is HST in Nova Scotia 14% or 15%?
It is 14%. Nova Scotia's HST was 15% until March 31, 2025, and dropped to 14% on April 1, 2025, when the provincial part went from 10% to 9%.
How do I remove HST from a Nova Scotia total?
Divide the total by 1.14. For example, $114 divided by 1.14 is $100, so the HST is $14.
Which rate applies to a sale that straddled April 1, 2025?
Under the CRA's transitional rules, the rate generally depends on the earlier of the day the HST became payable and the day it was paid. GST/HST Notice 342 has examples for specific situations.
What are the federal and provincial parts of Nova Scotia HST?
The federal part is 5% and the Nova Scotia part is 9%, for 14% in total. On a $200 sale that is $10 federal and $18 provincial, or $28 of HST.
Do I charge Nova Scotia HST to an out-of-province customer?
Not usually. Goods take the rate of the province they are delivered to and most services the rate of the customer's address, so a Toronto customer pays 13% and an Alberta customer 5%.
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Sources
- CRA: GST/HST calculator (and rates) (accessed October 2, 2026)
- CRA: Charge and collect the GST/HST, which rate to charge (accessed October 2, 2026)
- CRA: GST/HST Notice 342, Nova Scotia HST rate decrease (accessed October 2, 2026)
- Government of Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia's HST to drop in 2025 (accessed October 2, 2026)
- CRA: GST/HST place-of-supply rules (accessed October 2, 2026)
- CRA: When to register for and start charging the GST/HST (accessed October 2, 2026)
Rates and rules on this page were last checked on October 2, 2026.
Calculators for other provinces and territories
- Alberta GST calculator (5%)
- BC GST + PST calculator (12%)
- Manitoba GST + RST calculator (12%)
- New Brunswick HST calculator (15%)
- Newfoundland and Labrador HST calculator (15%)
- Northwest Territories GST calculator (5%)
- Nunavut GST calculator (5%)
- Ontario HST calculator (13%)
- PEI HST calculator (15%)
- Quebec GST + QST calculator (14.975%)
- Saskatchewan GST + PST calculator (11%)
- Yukon GST calculator (5%)
- Reverse sales tax calculator
- Canadian sales tax calculator (all provinces)
Guides that use this
This calculator is for estimates. It does not account for zero-rated or exempt supplies, point-of-sale rebates, or place-of-supply rules for services. Check with the CRA or an accountant for your situation.