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Canada · 2026

Nova Scotia vs Ontario Income Tax 2026

At a $100K salary, Ontario is about $5,341 cheaper in 2026.

202620252024
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Top rate
21%
Brackets
5
Basic amount
$11,932
Province brackets8.79–21%
8.79%
Bracket 1
$0to$30,995
14.95%
Bracket 2
$30,995to$61,991
16.67%
Bracket 3
$61,991to$97,417
17.5%
Bracket 4
$97,417to$157,124
21%
Bracket 5
$157,124and up
Top rate
13.16%
Brackets
5
Basic amount
$12,989
Province brackets5.05–13.16%
5.05%
Bracket 1
$0to$53,891
9.15%
Bracket 2
$53,891to$107,785
11.16%
Bracket 3
$107,785to$150,000
12.16%
Bracket 4
$150,000to$220,000
13.16%
Bracket 5
$220,000and up
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At common incomes, what's the tax difference?

Federal + provincial income tax after the basic personal amount, 2026. Excludes CPP/EI.
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Income
Nova Scotia tax
Ontario tax
Difference
$50,000single filer
$8,05516.1% effective
$6,19812.4% effective
$1,858 lessin Ontario
$100,000single filer
$25,40325.4% effective
$20,06220.1% effective
$5,341 lessin Ontario
$200,000single filer
$70,07835.0% effective
$63,13131.6% effective
$6,946 lessin Ontario

Federal income tax — same for both

5 brackets · 14–33% · applies on top of provincial rates
14%
to $58,523
20.5%
to $117,045
26%
to $181,440
29%
to $258,482
33%
$258,482+
NS
Nova Scotia
Full 2026 breakdown21%
ON
Ontario
Full 2026 breakdown13.16%