Do Albertans have to pay BC tax at US/BC border?

[BigShow]

I bought an expensive item in the US. It's faster for me to travel up through BC border back to Calgary, but in addition to GST will I have to pay the BC provincial tax?

[dirtsniffer]

I believe you will, but you can file it on your taxes to get it back

[BigShow]

Oh no! Ill go the longer route through MT in that case!

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by BigShow
I bought an expensive item in the US. It's faster for me to travel up through BC border back to Calgary, but in addition to GST will I have to pay the BC provincial tax?

No, so long as you have proof you are an Alberta resident.

[charlie2]

You would only pay the applicable liquor or tobacco taxes/fees if your over your allowed limit.

Otherwise, if you bought a car or whatever your ok as long as you can prove your an AB resident.

I brought a vehicle up through a sask crossing and it was no issue with PST.

[pheoxs]

Originally posted by charlie2
You would only pay the applicable liquor or tobacco taxes/fees if your over your allowed limit.

Otherwise, if you bought a car or whatever your ok as long as you can prove your an AB resident.

I brought a vehicle up through a sask crossing and it was no issue with PST.

What about their 150% alcohol tax?

[HuMz]

Ya your on the hook for the bc booze tax.

[BigShow]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


No, so long as you have proof you are an Alberta resident.

Went through Eastport, you were right, just paid the gst. Thanks guys