Taxes and tax credits

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Sales taxes

Find information about provincial sales tax (PST), tobacco tax, motor fuel tax and the eliminated carbon tax.

Income taxes

Discover income tax credits and rebates that may apply to you or a corporation you operate in B.C.

Property taxes

Find information about provincial property taxes, property transfer tax, the home owner grant and First Nations property taxation.

Employer health tax

Calculate, file and pay the annual provincial employer health tax.

Natural resource taxes

Find information about taxes, royalties and fees for the mining, forestry, and oil and gas industries in B.C.

Speculation and vacancy tax

Learn about the speculation and vacancy tax, how to declare and pay it and whether any exemptions or tax credits apply to you.

Insurance taxes

Find out how to file and pay insurance premium tax for licensed and unlicensed insurers.

Tax verification, audits, rulings and appeals

Find out how to request a verification letter or tax ruling, how to file an appeal and what happens during an audit.

eTaxBC online services

Use eTaxBC to file returns, make payments and communicate with the Ministry of Finance.

Tax updates

Read about changes to B.C. provincial tax laws, policies and programs. Subscribe to email alerts to stay informed.

Tax Interpretation Manual

Access our written interpretations of sales tax statutes in B.C.

Managing your government debts

Learn how we can help you with payments and outstanding amounts owed for B.C. Government programs and accounts.

News

In focus

Premier’s, minister’s statements on Section 232 tariff decision from United States

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in response to the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on Canadian timber and lumber, through Section 232 of the U.S. Trade Expansion Act:

Report suspected tax non-compliance

If you know or suspect a person or business isn’t complying with B.C. tax laws, you can anonymously report them using the online tip form.

Submit an online tip

You can also submit a tip over the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-877-977-0858.