Sales Tax on $80 in Nova Scotia: HST Calculation

Nova Scotia uses the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) at 15% (5% federal GST + 10% provincial).

Calculation

$80.00 × 15% = $12.00 HST

Total Price

$80.00 + $12.00 = $92.00

Breakdown

• Federal GST (5%): $4.00
• Provincial (10%): $8.00
• Total HST: $12.00

Notes

• Applies to most goods/services (exceptions: basic groceries, prescription drugs, residential rent, some medical).
• Businesses register for HST if >$30k annual revenue; collect & remit.
• Rate unchanged since 2016 (was 13% pre-2010, 15% since).