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Nova Scotia
IFTA fuel tax rates and information for Nova Scotia
Current Tax Rates
| Diesel | $0.1540 per gallon |
| Gasoline | $0.1550 per gallon |
Rates effective as of 2026-04-01. Subject to quarterly change.
State Information
Abbreviation
NS
Country
Canada
Region
Atlantic
Timezone
Atlantic
Neighboring Jurisdictions
When traveling through Nova Scotia, you may also need to track miles in these neighboring jurisdictions:
IFTA in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is a member of the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). Motor carriers operating qualified vehicles in Nova Scotia must report all miles traveled and fuel purchased in the state on their quarterly IFTA returns.
Fuel purchased in Nova Scotia generates a tax credit at the rate of $0.1540/gallon for diesel. If you travel more miles in Nova Scotia than the fuel you purchased would cover, you'll owe additional tax. If you purchased more fuel than you used, you'll receive a credit.
Calculate your Nova Scotia IFTA taxes
Use our free calculator to determine your tax liability for NS.