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Taxation

The following sites include requirements and guidelines affecting most businesses.

Small Business Taxation

Provides an overview of tax-related information affecting small businesses in BC, including PST, GST, business records, income tax, expense deductions and corporation capital tax.

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Comprehensive federal site with extensive taxation information for business.

Guide for Canadian Small Businesses

Introduces small businesses to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) programs and give an overview of obligations and entitlements under the laws that CRA administers.

Consumer Taxation Branch (PST)

Information on sales tax (PST), tobacco/fuel/horse racing tax and hotel/motel/B&B taxes.

Good and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Tax (HST)

Electronic filing and remitting, GST/HST TELEFILE, guides, forms, news and HST information.

Income Taxation Branch

This branch of the Ministry of Provincial Revenue is responsible for tax administration functions including audit and compliance, refunds, collection activities and vendor information.