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In 2011 BC held a referendum to decide whether or not to keep the harmonized sales tax (HST) in effect or revert back to Provincial Sales Tax (PST). After calculating the results BC will be re-implementing PST on 1 April 2013. Changing back to PST will be a complex situation, but the government has prepared for a smooth transition over the next year by implementing the changes in multiple stages.
- Basic groceries and prepared food
- Personal services such as dry cleaning and haircuts
- Admissions and memberships
- Bicycles
- Print media
In addition, PST will be payable upon the acquisition of taxable goods or services, including:
- Purchase or lease of new or used goods
- Goods brought into BC for use in BC
- Servicing of goods
- Telecommunication services
- Legal services
At this time the Provincial Government is working with the Federal Government developing many of the transitional rules that will be implemented. Stay up to date and find dates for outreach and education opportunities by bookmarking these links below.
www.pstinbc.ca/moving-forward/
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