BC Taxes

• B.C. property assessments higher, but market has changed: assessor

  BC Assessment says in a statement that most owners can expect to see a five to 15 per cent rise in values when notices are issued Jan. 3.

  Economy

  Dec 5, 2022
  
• B.C. man says he’s being unfairly charged speculation tax on home he’s lived in for over 20 years

  "I think that anyone who looked at this with an objective eye can see that, clearly, I don't fall under the circle of what they were trying to achieve," Tony Chan said. 

  News

  Nov 2, 2021
  
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• Vancouver city council axes city-wide parking permit plan, mayor casts deciding vote

  In a statement issued immediately after the vote, Stewart said he voted against the proposal because he felt it would unfairly affect lower-income residents.

  Politics

  Oct 6, 2021
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• British Columbians to pay PST on sugary drinks, vapes, more online platforms starting April 1

  B.C.'s NDP government unveiled the tax changes in its 2020 budget, but delayed them last spring amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Mar 5, 2021
• Group of homeowners launch legal challenge against B.C.’s speculation tax

  The petition filed in B.C. Supreme Court Thursday argues the tax is unconstitutional, and that collecting revenue from the tax is beyond the powers of the provincial government.

  Sep 26, 2019
• Parking rates to rise in Metro Vancouver, but so will transit and gas

  July 1 will see hikes to the motor fuel tax, parking tax and transit fares.

  Jun 30, 2019
• Small business advocates furious as B.C.’s employer health tax payments begin

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business said more than 75,000 businesses across the province will be required to pay their first installments Saturday.

  Jun 15, 2019
• B.C. government exempting vacation homes from speculation tax

  The province is reducing the areas covered by the tax, and cutting the rate for Canadians and British Columbians.

  Politics

  Mar 26, 2018
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• B.C. budget: expect tax changes for $150K earners, carbon footprint, and small businesses

  “Those at the top can pay a little bit more for the services that benefit all British Columbians."

  Economy

  Sep 11, 2017
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• B.C. taxes and fees: what’s changing in 2017

  There are a number of services British Columbians will be paying more for in the new year and some changes are on the way.

  Economy

  Dec 27, 2016