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We would like to make you aware of an important upcoming change to BC Provincial Sales Tax (PST) rules that may affect both individuals and businesses beginning October 1, 2026.
The Province of British Columbia is expanding PST to certain professional services, including:
- Accounting and bookkeeping services
- Payroll and tax preparation services
- Architectural services
- Engineering and geoscience services
- Security services
- Certain commercial real estate and property management services
As accounting firms are included in these new rules, PST at 7% will apply to many of our professional service fees effective October 1, 2026.
What this may mean for you:
For many clients, this change will simply mean seeing PST being added to accounting and tax service invoices beginning October 1, 2026.
However, some businesses may need to take additional steps, particularly if they:
- Provide or purchase one of the newly taxable services;
- Have ongoing contracts, retainers, or work that spans the October 1, 2026 transition date; or
- Operate in industries such as engineering, environmental consulting, bookkeeping, payroll, commercial real estate, or property management.
Businesses may need to review whether they are required to register for PST and charge PST on their own services. We will also be reaching out to clients who appear to be directly affected in the coming months as more definitive direction and expectations come out.
The Province is expected to release further guidance before the rules take effect, and we will continue monitoring developments closely.
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