Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). The total sales tax rate in Nova Scotia is 15%.
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
As an HST province, Nova Scotia collects a single harmonized tax administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Businesses register once for HST rather than separately for GST and PST.
Most goods and services are subject to the combined sales tax. Common exemptions include basic groceries, prescription drugs, and certain medical devices. Quebec (QST) and Ontario (HST) have specific rules for items like used vehicles and real property.
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