# Nova Scotia sales tax calculator

> Add or remove Nova Scotia sales tax: 14% HST, 14% in all. Rates checked 21 October 2026 against the CRA and the province. Free.

Canonical page: https://superbooks.io/tools/gst-hst-calculator/nova-scotia/

Nova Scotia charges 14% HST.

## Sources

- GST/HST: Canada Revenue Agency, GST/HST calculator and rates, https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/gst-hst-businesses/charge-collect-which-rate/calculator.html, checked 2026-10-21

GET https://app.superbooks.io/api/tools/gst-hst-calculator?province=NS&amount=100

## Questions

### What is the sales tax rate in Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia charges 14% HST, which combines the federal and provincial parts.

### How do I add sales tax in Nova Scotia?

Multiply the price by 1.14: $100.00 becomes $114.00.

### How do I take sales tax out of a Nova Scotia total?

Divide the total by 1.14. $114.00 including tax is $100.00 before tax.