Buildings and additions in Nova Scotia
A Nova Scotia corporation buying buildings, additions and structural alterations on or after September 15, 2026 cannot use the Mega Deduction; regular Class 1 / 3 CCA at 4% still applies. Combined tax rates in Nova Scotia: 10.5% on small business income and 29.0% at the general rate.
Buildings and additions in Nova Scotia
Worked examples
| Purchase | Old year-one deduction | New year-one deduction | Tax reduction (small business) | Tax reduction (general rate) | NPV benefit (general) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $500 | $500 | $53 | $145 | $0 |
| $100,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $210 | $580 | $0 |
| $250,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $525 | $1,450 | $0 |
Nova Scotia has a $700,000 small business limit and a 1.5% small business rate. Split contracts so that equipment installed in a building is invoiced separately from the structural work. The equipment qualifies even though the building does not.
See also: all assets in Nova Scotia · Buildings and additions in other provinces
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