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Consumer Taxes

This section will provide you information about the various Consumer Tax programs run by the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue:

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  1.  Carbon Tax

In British Columbia, Carbon Tax applies to fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, natural gas, heating fuel, propane and coal, and to peat and tires when used to produce energy or heat.

  2.  Hotel Room Tax

In British Columbia, hotel room tax applies to accommodation sold in hotels, motels, resorts, hostels, bed & breakfasts and other establishments offering short-term accommodation.


  3.  Motor Fuel Tax

In British Columbia, motor fuel tax applies to fuels used to power internal combustion engines such as cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, ships, planes, locomotives and industrial equipment.


  4.  Provincial Sales Tax

Provincial sales tax (PST) is imposed under the Social Service Tax Act. It applies to sales and leases of goods and some services, such as services to repair and maintain taxable goods.


 5. Tobacco Tax

In British Columbia, tobacco tax applies to all tobacco products sold by retailers. Although provincial sales tax (PST) does not apply, a retailer must also register as a PST vendor to sell tobacco products.


 
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