- British Columbia’s 2026 Budget expands the 7% Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to include accounting, engineering, architectural, and other professional services starting 1 October 2026.
- For architectural, engineering, and geoscience services, PST will apply to only 30% of the purchase price instead of the full contract value.
- Service providers affected must register for PST and prepare to charge, collect, and remit the tax, with further administrative guidance expected.
- The Budget also removes some exemptions and adjusts point of sale relief, aiming to modernize and broaden the PST system.
Source: vatcalc.com
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