Budget 2017-18 projects a $25.9 million surplus. Revenue and expenses are both estimated to increase by 3.1%. The basic personal exemption is going up to $3000 for incomes up to $75,000, and the small-business tax threshold is up to $500,000 from $350,000. There’s also $2.4 million more to support recruiting and retaining doctors. Visit novascotia.ca/budget for more.