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HST for Consumers

As of July 1, 2010, HST in Nova Scotia will change from 13% to 15%, due to an increase of the provincial portion of the HST from 8% to 10%.

The province is offering a number of HST rebates to offset the provincial portion of the HST for certain products and services.

Use the Services Directory to quickly access information on all of the services provided by the NS Department of Finance and Treasury Board.

For More Information

Abdul Wurie,
Policy Analyst
Tel: 902.424.4681
Email: gov.ns.ca

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the harmonized sales tax on behalf of the Province. The CRA can answer your personal income tax questions for both federal and provincial income tax systems.

Toll-Free: 1.800.959.5525

Detailed information of HST and Rebates