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Ministry of Finance (MFIN)

Provincial government's primary tax collector, corporate and personal property registrar, money manager, banker, and chief accountant. Advises on fiscal, financial, and taxation policy, and manages the provincial government budget and expenditure. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Website

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/ministries/finance

Contact

Service BC (Vancouver): 604-660-2421
Service BC (Victoria): 250-387-6121
Service BC (Elsewhere in BC): 1-800-663-7867
Service BC TTY (Elsewhere in BC): 1-800-661-8773
Phone 5: 250-387-3751
Fax: 250-387-5594
Email: FIN.Minister@gov.bc.ca

Address

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Mailing Address

PO Box 9048 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC, V8W 9E2

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BC Benefits Connector

Provided by Ministry of Finance (MFIN)
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A centralized online resource to help residents of British Columbia access various government benefits and financial support programs.

A centralized online resource to help residents of British Columbia access various government benefits and financial support programs. Includes links to supports for families with children, renters and homeowners, seniors, business owners and entrepreneurs, and individuals in need. Includes information on financial assistance and savings for home energy, transportation, health care, child care, education and training, and more. Serves BC.
Website

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/home/benefits
Address

No address available
Includes links to supports for families with children, renters and homeowners, seniors, business owners and entrepreneurs, and individuals in need. Includes information on financial assistance and savings for home energy, transportation, health care, child care, education and training, and more. Serves BC.

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Mailing Address

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Contact

Service BC: 1-800-663-7867

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BC Family Benefit

Provided by Ministry of Finance (MFIN)
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Provides a tax-free monthly payment to families with children under the age of 18.

Provides a tax-free monthly payment to families with children under the age of 18. Combined with the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) into a single monthly payment. Families can receive up to an annual maximum of $1,750 for their fist child; the amount payable is reduced if the family's net income exceeds $29,526. Details including amounts for additional children and amounts broken down by income bracket are available online. Program is administered by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and enrollment is automatic when registering for the Canada Child Benefit.
Website

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/affordability/family-benefit
Address

Victoria, BC
Combined with the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) into a single monthly payment. Families can receive up to an annual maximum of $1,750 for their fist child; the amount payable is reduced if the family's net income exceeds $29,526. Details including amounts for additional children and amounts broken down by income bracket are available online. Program is administered by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and enrollment is automatic when registering for the Canada Child Benefit.

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Mailing Address

No mailing address available

Contact

Canada Revenue Agency (toll-free): 1-800-387-1193

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Consumer Taxation Branch

Provided by Ministry of Finance (MFIN)
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Responsible for administering the carbon tax, the tax on designated property (TDP), tobacco tax, motor fuel tax, provincial sales tax (PST), and new housing transition and rebate acts.

Responsible for administering the carbon tax, the tax on designated property (TDP), tobacco tax, motor fuel tax, provincial sales tax (PST), and new housing transition and rebate acts. Administrative hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Website

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/sales-taxes
Address

No address available
Administrative hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 9442 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC, V8W 9V4

Contact

Phone 1: 1-877-388-4440

Email: ctbtaxquestions@gov.bc.ca

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Fuel Tax Refund for Persons with Disabilities

Provided by Ministry of Finance (MFIN)
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Allows individuals with a qualifying disability to request a refund (up to $500 each calendar year) of the provincial motor fuel tax.

Allows individuals with a qualifying disability to request a refund (up to $500 each calendar year) of the provincial motor fuel tax. Eligible individuals must be 16 years or older; be the registered owner or lessee of a vehicle or have an ownership interest in a vehicle registered to someone else; and have at least one qualifying disability. To register, individuals must have copies of identification, vehicle registration, power of attorney or representative agreement (if someone else is applying on their behalf), and documentation to confirm disability. See website for complete list of qualifying disabilities and registration process.
Website

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/sales-taxes/motor-fuel-carbon-tax/refund-disabilities
Address

No address available
Eligible individuals must be 16 years or older; be the registered owner or lessee of a vehicle or have an ownership interest in a vehicle registered to someone else; and have at least one qualifying disability. To register, individuals must have copies of identification, vehicle registration, power of attorney or representative agreement (if someone else is applying on their behalf), and documentation to confirm disability. See website for complete list of qualifying disabilities and registration process.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 9435 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC, V8W 9V3

Contact

Toll free (Canada and USA): 1-877-388-4440

Phone 2: 1-250-410-0373

Fax: 250-356-2195

Email: REVREGCL@Victoria1.gov.bc.ca

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Home Owner Grant

Provided by Ministry of Finance (MFIN)
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Provides annual grants to help homeowners reduce their property taxes on an owner-occupied residence.

Provides annual grants to help homeowners reduce their property taxes on an owner-occupied residence. Ensures that homeowners receive their full grant entitlement, including the additional grant for seniors or persons with a disability.
Website

www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant
Address

No address available
Ensures that homeowners receive their full grant entitlement, including the additional grant for seniors or persons with a disability.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 9991 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC, V8W 9R7

Contact

Phone 1: 250-387-0555

Phone 2: 1-888-355-2700

Fax: 250-356-8994

Email: hogadmin@gov.bc.ca

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Home Renovation Tax Credit for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

Provided by Ministry of Finance (MFIN)
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Tax credit assists seniors over age 65 and persons with disabilities with the cost of certain permanent home renovations to improve accessibility or be more functional or mobile at home.

Tax credit assists seniors over age 65 and persons with disabilities with the cost of certain permanent home renovations to improve accessibility or be more functional or mobile at home. Applicant must be a resident of BC, and a senior or a family member living with a senior or person with a disability. The credit can be claimed when filing a T1 income tax return.
Website

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/income-taxes/personal/credits/seniors-renovation
Address

No address available
Applicant must be a resident of BC, and a senior or a family member living with a senior or person with a disability. The credit can be claimed when filing a T1 income tax return.

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Mailing Address

No mailing address available

Contact

Phone 1: 1-877-387-3332

Email: ITBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca

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Income Taxation Branch

Provided by Ministry of Finance (MFIN)
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Administers personal and corporate income tax, logging tax, and insurance premium tax.

Administers personal and corporate income tax, logging tax, and insurance premium tax. Inquiries about tax returns should be directed to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Website

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/income-taxes
Address

No address available
Inquiries about tax returns should be directed to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

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Mailing Address

PO Box 9444 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC, V8W 9W8

Contact

Phone 1: 1-877-387-3332

Vancouver: 604-660-2421

Victoria: 250-953-3082

Canada Revenue Agency: 1-800-959-8281

Email: ITBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca

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Property Tax Deferment Program

Provided by Ministry of Finance (MFIN)
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A low-interest provincial loan program designed to help qualified BC home owners pay their annual property taxes.

A low-interest provincial loan program designed to help qualified BC home owners pay their annual property taxes. The Regular Program is for adults 55 or older, a surviving spouse of any age, or a person with disabilities. The Families with Children Program is for parents, stepparents, or people financially supporting a child. The province pays current year unpaid property taxes on behalf of property owners whose application is approved. Homeowners can apply to defer a portion or all of your residential or residential and farm property taxes after the home owner grant is deducted. Homeowners must pay all arrears and penalties before applying for the program. Applications must be sent to the property tax office address shown on the owner's property tax notice.
Website

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/defer-taxes
Address

No address available
The Regular Program is for adults 55 or older, a surviving spouse of any age, or a person with disabilities. The Families with Children Program is for parents, stepparents, or people financially supporting a child. The province pays current year unpaid property taxes on behalf of property owners whose application is approved. Homeowners can apply to defer a portion or all of your residential or residential and farm property taxes after the home owner grant is deducted. Homeowners must pay all arrears and penalties before applying for the program. Applications must be sent to the property tax office address shown on the owner's property tax notice.

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Mailing Address

No mailing address available

Contact

Phone 1: 250-387-0555

Phone 2: 1-888-355-2700

Email: TaxDeferment@gov.bc.ca

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Revenue Services of BC

Provided by Ministry of Finance (MFIN)
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Works on behalf of the Ministry of Finance to collect money owed to government.

Works on behalf of the Ministry of Finance to collect money owed to government. Helps manage overdue payments for: court fines, employment income assistance repayments, student loans, health fees for international students, BC emergency ambulance invoices, Fair PharmaCare monthly deductible payment option and Medical Services Plan (MSP) premium payments. Premiums will be eliminated as of January 1, 2020, but MSP premium debts from before that date remain payable. Customer Service Centre assists with payment, account information and balances. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Website

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp/bc-residents/premiums/pay
Address

No address available
Helps manage overdue payments for: court fines, employment income assistance repayments, student loans, health fees for international students, BC emergency ambulance invoices, Fair PharmaCare monthly deductible payment option and Medical Services Plan (MSP) premium payments. Premiums will be eliminated as of January 1, 2020, but MSP premium debts from before that date remain payable. Customer Service Centre assists with payment, account information and balances. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 9448 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC, V8W 9V7

Contact

Phone 1: 1-877-405-4909

Fax: 250-405-4414

Email: RevenueServicesBC@gov.bc.ca

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Vacancy and Speculation Tax

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Imposes an annual tax of 3% for foreign owners and untaxed worldwide earners or 1% for Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who are not untaxed worldwide earners.

Imposes an annual tax of 3% for foreign owners and untaxed worldwide earners or 1% for Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who are not untaxed worldwide earners. Property owners must make a declaration each year on each of their properties as to whether they are exempt from the tax or not. Declarations can only be made online or over the phone; owners must have the declaration code and letter ID they received in the mail to make a declaration. Call centre hours are 8 am to 8 pm seven days a week.
Website

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/speculation-and-vacancy-tax
Address

No address available
Property owners must make a declaration each year on each of their properties as to whether they are exempt from the tax or not. Declarations can only be made online or over the phone; owners must have the declaration code and letter ID they received in the mail to make a declaration. Call centre hours are 8 am to 8 pm seven days a week.

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Phone 1: 1-833-554-2323

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Ministry of Finance (MFIN)

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BC Benefits Connector

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BC Family Benefit

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Consumer Taxation Branch

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Fuel Tax Refund for Persons with Disabilities

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Home Owner Grant

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Home Renovation Tax Credit for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

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Income Taxation Branch

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Property Tax Deferment Program

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Revenue Services of BC

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Vacancy and Speculation Tax

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