Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance plays a key role in establishing, implementing and reviewing government’s economic, fiscal, financial management and taxation policies.
Featured Topics
- BC Budget
Reader-friendly, plain-language overview of the provincial Budget including tax changes. - Public Accounts
The Province of British Columbia’s audited financial statements and other key financial information for the past fiscal year. - Economic Indicators
Statistics on labour force, economy, sales, tourism, and population in B.C. - eTax
A convenient online system for individuals and businesses to file returns, make payments and communicate directly with the B.C. Ministry of Finance. - Public Sector Bargaining
Learn more about bargaining in B.C. with public sector employers. - Crown Agencies & Board Resourcing Office
Information about British Columbia's public agencies, the people who are appointed to serve on them and the appointment process. - Plan and Report
Public sector organizations work with government to plan and report out through the year, including executive compensation. - Divisions & Branches
Learn more about the Divisions and Branches at the Ministry of Finance.
Featured Services
- Provincial Sales Tax Exemptions
Provincial sales tax (PST) is a retail sales tax that applies when a taxable good or service is purchased, acquired or brought into B.C., unless a specific exemption applies. - Home Owner Grant
Learn more on how to apply for a grant reduces the amount of property tax you pay for your principal residence. - Pay or Defer Your Property Tax
Learn more on how you can apply to defer a portion or all of your residential or residential and farm property taxes after the home owner grant is deducted. - Apply for Personal or Corporate Tax Credits
Find credits that apply to your corporation and read about how and where you can file the tax credit. - Natural Resource Taxes
When you extract natural resources, harvest timber or own mineral rights in B.C. you're charged taxes, royalties and fees.
