Nova Scotia - 2021 Income tax package

Steps

1. Download or view your return and provincial forms

   Federal tax

   • Income Tax and Benefit Return
     This is the main form you need to complete your taxes
   • Optional:
     • Federal Income Tax and Benefit Guide
       Use this guide with the instructions on the return and schedules
     • Federal Worksheet
       Use this worksheet to calculate some of the amounts to report on your return

   Nova Scotia tax

   • Form NS428 - Nova Scotia Tax and Credits
     Use this form to calculate your provincial taxes and credits to report on your return
   • Optional:
     • Nova Scotia Information Guide
       Use this guide with the instructions on the return and schedules
     • Worksheet NS428 - Nova Scotia
       Use this worksheet to calculate some of the amounts for your Nova Scotia tax and credits

2. Choose other forms and schedules that may apply

   Federal

   • Schedule 2 - Federal Amounts Transferred from your Spouse or Common-Law Partner
   • Schedule 3 - Capital Gains (or Losses)
   • Schedule 5 - Amounts for Spouse or Common-Law Partner and Dependants
   • Schedule 6 - Canada Workers Benefit
   • Schedule 7 - RRSP, PRPP and SPP Unused Contributions, Transfers, and HBP or LLP Activities
   • Schedule 8 - Canada Pension Plan Contributions and Overpayment
   • Schedule 9 - Donations and Gifts
   • Schedule 11 - Federal Tuition, Education, and Textbook Amounts and Canada Training Credit
   • Schedule 13 - Employment Insurance Premiums on Self-Employment and Other Eligible Earnings

   Nova Scotia

   • Schedule NS(S2) - Provincial Amounts Transferred From Your Spouse or Common-Law Partner
   • Schedule NS(S11) - Nova Scotia Tuition and Education Amounts

3. Send us your paper return or use another method to file

   Print and mail your paper return

   • Where to mail your paper T1 return
   • Mailing addresses for:
     • Canadian residents
     • Non-residents

   File online or use another option

   • Find a way to file your taxes
   • Other methods to file like:
     • Certified tax software (electronic filing)
     • Authorize a representative
     • Community volunteer tax clinic
     • Discounter (tax preparer)