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Last updated on April 17, 2026

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Tax appeal process
General collection process for overdue taxes
Fuel tax refund for persons with disabilities

Tax appeal process

April 17, 2026

As a result of Budget 2026, property owners cannot appeal a Speculation and Vacancy Tax assessment they receive due to a declaration that no exemption applies to them in relation to the 2023, 2024, or 2025 tax years. The following have been updated to reflect this change:

February 17, 2026

The provincial government announced its 2026 Budget on February 17, 2026. The right to appeal certain assessments of tax to the minister are amended as a result. Learn more at B.C. Provincial budget tax changes.

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General collection process for overdue taxes

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Fuel tax refund for persons with disabilities

January 2, 2026

FIN 472, Application for Refund of Provincial Fuel Tax for Persons With Disabilities (PDF, 340KB), and FIN 474, Application for Refund of Provincial Fuel Tax for Spouses of Persons With Disabilities (PDF, 390KB), have been updated to reflect the years you may be eligible to claim a refund.

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