Nova Scotia Income Tax Calculator 2024
Calculate your exact take-home pay after federal and Nova Scotia provincial tax, CPP contributions, and EI premiums for the 2024 tax year.
| Gross income | $85,000 |
| Federal income tax | –$11,133 |
| Nova Scotia provincial tax | –$9,915 |
| CPP contributions | –$3,868 |
| EI premiums | –$1,049 |
| Take-home pay | $59,036 |
Nova Scotia Tax Facts
- →Nova Scotia's basic personal amount of $8,481 is the lowest in Canada.
- →Nova Scotia's top marginal provincial rate of 21% is one of the highest in the country.
- →Halifax is a growing tech hub attracting workers from across Canada.
- →Nova Scotia offers various credits for residents including the Affordable Living Tax Credit.
Nova Scotia Income Tax FAQ
What is the Nova Scotia provincial tax rate for 2024?
Nova Scotia's provincial tax starts at 8.8% on income above the basic personal amount of $8,481. The top rate is 21.00%. These rates are applied on top of federal income tax.
How much income tax will I pay in Nova Scotia?
Your total tax in Nova Scotia combines federal tax (15%–33%) and Nova Scotia provincial tax (8.8%–21.0%), plus CPP (5.95%) and EI (1.66%) contributions. Use the calculator above for your exact take-home pay.
What is the basic personal amount in Nova Scotia for 2024?
The Nova Scotia basic personal amount for 2024 is $8,481. This means the first $8,481 of income is effectively tax-free at the provincial level. The federal basic personal amount is $15,705.
How do I calculate my take-home pay in Nova Scotia?
To calculate take-home pay in Nova Scotia: start with your gross income, subtract federal income tax, subtract Nova Scotia provincial tax, subtract CPP contributions (5.95% up to $68,500), and subtract EI premiums (1.66% up to $63,200). The calculator above does all of this automatically.