GST TAX REBATE FOR VISITORS TO VICTORIA

If you are visiting Victoria from outside of Canada you are eligible for a tax refund. Here is how you get it! There is no charge for this service!! Complete and mail an application to Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (formerly Revenue Canada) . You can obtain applications from most major downtown department stores or check with the Revenue Canada Office 910 Government Street (Monday to Friday only), OR If you are driving out of the country, you can stop by participating Canadian duty-free shops (for a cash refund up to a maximum of $500.00 Canadian)

You qualify for a tax refund if:

you are not a resident of Canada

you have original receipts

purchase amounts (before taxes) of short-term accommodations and goods on which you paid GST/HST total at least $200.00 Canadian, and

for goods, each individual receipt shows a minimum purchase amount (before taxes) on which you paid GST/HST of $50.00 Canadian

In order to qualify for a refund of TVQ and PST the purchase amounts must also reach the minimum thresholds of $50 and $200 Canadian.

The author of this site will take no responsibility for changes made in this information. Please pick up the appropriate forms from downtown businesses or Canada Customs and Revenue Agency to be sure that you have current information. This information has been posted on this site to make you aware of a service available to non-residents.


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