Rates in Nova Scotia
| Tax | Rate | Goes to |
|---|---|---|
| HST | 14% | CRA |
- Nova Scotia's HST went from 15% to 14% on April 1, 2025. An invoice dated before then uses 15%.
- HST replaces GST in Nova Scotia. You report it on the same GST/HST return.
Questions people ask
- Do I charge Nova Scotia's rate if my business is in another province?
- It depends on the place of supply, not where you are. Goods generally follow where they are delivered, and most services follow the customer's address. An Ontario business selling a taxable service to a customer in Nova Scotia generally charges 14% HST.
- Do I have to charge GST/HST at all?
- Not while you are a small supplier: under $30,000 of taxable sales in the last four calendar quarters. Once you pass that, you must register and start charging. You can also register earlier by choice.
- Which rate do I use for an invoice dated before April 1, 2025?
- 15%. The rate is the one in force on the invoice date, and Nova Scotia's 14% rate started on April 1, 2025.
What CollabNorth covers
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