Nova Scotia Affordable Living Tax Credit Calculator (unofficial)
This calculator estimates the Nova Scotia Affordable Living Tax Credit (NSALTC) amount. Update the input values as required, then click Calculate to display the result.
Estimated NSALTC amount: $5.00
To estimate the Nova Scotia Affordable Living Tax Credit (NSALTC) amount provide the following information:
- Marital stratus - single or married/common law.
- Adjusted family net income (AFNI) - calculated as your family net income (line 23600 of your tax return, plus line 23600 of your spouse's or common-law partner's tax return) minus any universal child care benefit (UCCB) and registered disability savings plan (RDSP) income received (line 11700 and line 12500 of your or your spouse's tax return) plus any UCCB and RDSP amounts repaid (line 21300 and line 23200 of your or your spouse's tax return).
- Number of children - enter the number of children under 19 years of age.
Click Calculate to display the results. Provided values are estimates only. Consult the N.S. Affordable Living Tax Credit web page or your tax advisor for an exact determination.
Please note that this calculator does not take into account the federal GST/HST credit. To estimate the GST/HST credit amount use the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit Calculator.
About Nova Scotia Affordable Living Tax Credit
The Nova Scotia Affordable Living Tax Credit (NSALTC) is a tax-free payment made to eligible low and modest income individuals and families.
For the payment period based on the 2024 income tax and benefit return (July 2025 to June 2026), NSALTC provides a maximum annual credit of $255.00 for an individual or a couple, plus $60.00 for each child under 19 years of age. The credit is reduced by 5% (by $0.05 for every dollar) of the adjusted family net income over $30,000.00.
The payment is combined with the quarterly payment of the federal GST/HST credit.
For more information, including the full list of eligibility criteria, check the official Affordable Living Tax Credit or CRA - Nova Scotia Benefits web sites.
See also:
Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Calculator
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Calculator
OAS Pension, GIS, and Allowance Calculator
Employment Insurance (EI) Benefits Calculator
TFSA Calculator
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