Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is a 12% federal tax applicable to most goods and services purchased in British Columbia.
	Registered operators in certain areas of the province are also required to charge a Municipal and Regional District Hotel Room Tax of 2% on accommodation.

More information about the various Consumer Tax programs in British Columbia.

Past Taxes in British Columbia

With the introduction of HST in BC on 1 July, 2010, the following taxes were eliminated:

	Goods and Services Tax (GST) - previously a 5% federal tax on goods and services.
	Provincial Sales Tax (PST) - previously a 7% provincial tax on goods and services.
	Hotel Room Tax (HRT) - previously an 8% provincial tax on short-term accommodation.

Past Refund of Tax for Travellers to Canada

In the past, non-residents of Canada were able to apply for a rebate of the GST paid on certain purchases made in Canada. However, the Government of Canada eliminated this GST/HST Visitor Rebate Program with effect from 1 April 2007.