Nova Scotia – Income Tax Brackets, Rates, & Provincial Tax Credits

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January 21, 2025  |  2 Min Read

Updated for tax year 2025

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Did you know that Nova Scotia’s famous landmark, the Old Town Clock, has been keeping time since 1803. That’s a century before Canadian personal income taxes were introduced! But speaking of income taxes, let’s dive into this tax season’s tax brackets, credits, deductions, and more!

Nova Scotia’s income tax brackets for Tax Year 2025

Tax rate Taxable income threshold
8.79% on the portion of taxable income that is $30,507 or less, plus
14.95% on the portion of taxable income over $30,507 up to $61,015, plus
16.67% on the portion of taxable income over $61,015 up to $95,883, plus
17.5% on the portion of taxable income over $95,883 up to $154,650, plus
21% on the portion of taxable income over $154,650

Nova Scotia’s provincial tax credits

Nova Scotia has a tax system similar to other Canadian provinces. Many of the provincial taxes and credits for residents of Nova Scotia complement similar credits at the federal level, but there are some unique credits for residents of Nova Scotia.

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