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Motor Fuel Tax Returns can be paid by:

• mail or courier
• in person at a ministry office
• at a Consumer Taxation Branch Office
• at a Service BC - Government Agent office

Mailed returns and payments must be postmarked on or before the due date. If you courier or hand-deliver a return or a payment, it must be received in this office on or before the due date, which is the 15th day of the month following when the usage or purchase took place. If you send by wire transfer EFT payment, the payment and the return must be received by this office on or before the due date.

If the due date falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the next business day is considered the due date.

If tax is owed, please include a cheque or money order made payable to the Minister of Finance. Please note, cheques cannot be post-dated for after the due date. A fee of $20 is charged for dishonoured cheques.

The tax rates change periodically. The current rates are printed on each return form except for Fin 135. In addition, Bulletin MFT 005, Tax Rates on Motor Fuels contains the current rates.

When you import fuel into the province in bulk for your own use, you must pay fuel tax. Tax is due when the fuel enters the province, but we will accept returns filed by the 15th of the month following import. You use the Miscellaneous Payment of Tax form (FIN 135) to send in the tax owing. Please contact us to obtain a copy of this form.

Importing fuel in bulk includes fuel imported by pipeline, railcar, barge or truck, but does not include fuel in the supply tank of a vehicle. You may bring up to 182 litres of fuel into the province in the supply tank of a non-commercial vehicle without paying fuel tax.

If you bring fuel in the supply tank of a commercial motor vehicle, you must either obtain a motive fuel user permit at the provincial weigh scale or be registered under the International Fuel Tax Agreement. For more information, please see Bulletin MFT 008, International Fuel Tax Agreement.

You must be appointed a fuel collector under the Motor Fuel Tax Act if you are importing fuel into the province for re-sale.

If you have an outstanding balance or you have received a Notice of Assessment and would like to pay, there are several ways you can pay your overdue Motor Fuel Tax:

• Pay in Person – Government Agents Office
• Pay in Person – Bank, Credit Union or Trust Company
• Pay by Money Order/Bank Drafts/Certified Cheque
• By Post-Dated Cheque

If you have any questions or concerns about your outstanding balance please see our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us.

Pay in Person – Government Agents Office

You can pay your bill in person at any Government Agent/B.C. Access Centre (opens in new window) using your bank card, personal cheque, cash or money order. Please note credit cards are not accepted.

Please bring your Notice of Assessment, Statement of Account or legal notice with you.

Pay in Person – Bank, Credit Union or Trust Company

You can pay your outstanding bill at most banks, credit unions, trust companies or automated tellers in B.C.

You must bring your complete Notice of Assessment or Statement of Account with you as your financial institution will need this information in order to process the payment.

Please note a fee for this service may be levied by your financial institution. These fees may vary between financial institutions.

Please be aware that smaller financial institutions may hold payments until a volume or dollar amount has been reached. Please confirm with your financial institution to ensure your payment will be processed by the due date indicated on your notice or bill.

Pay by Money Order/Bank Draft/Certified Cheque

You can pay your bill by money order, bank draft, certified cheque or post-dated cheque.

Please write your account number in the memo area on the front of your cheque, money order or bank draft. You must include your original notice of assessment, Statement of Account or a copy of the legal notice with your payment.

Please make your payment payable to the Minister of Finance and mail to the following address -- please do not mail cash:

Revenue Services of British Columbia
PO BOX 9401 STN PROV GOVT
VICTORIA BC  V8W 9V1

Pay by Post-Dated Cheque

A payment arrangement must be made with the Collection Analyst or Officer looking after your account prior to submitting post-dated cheques.

Please contact the number listed on your Notice of Assessment or legal notice letter, or phone 1-866-361-5050.