From: brewnoserii@gmail.com   
      
   As of today, we British Columbians are about to experience some new tax rules.   
   Besides the slightly higher carbon tax (which was lower than Albertan gas   
   prices to us), we are going to be paying tax on any carbonated drinks that   
   contain sugar.   
      
   Not long ago we started paying $.10 deposit on every can or bottle of pop or   
   beer or juice. (Made for some concentrated collections of discarded containers   
   by street people). A 12-pack of soda would have an added $1.20 in deposit fee.   
   Now there will be    
   another tax on any of those drinks that contain sugar. What an incentive to   
   start drinking water again!   
      
   But the most interesting tax I'm seeing on the government site is this one:   
      
   April 1, 2021:   
      
   Certain businesses may be affected by B.C. provincial sales tax (PST) changes   
   effective April 1, 2021.   
      
   Among other changes, some businesses located outside of British Columbia will   
   have to start collecting PST on sales of goods to B.C.   
   consumers as well as on certain carbonated beverages.   
      
   PST registration   
      
   Canadian businesses located outside of British Columbia that do not solicit   
   orders from consumers in British Columbia will have to register and collect   
   PST if they sell taxable goods, accept orders and deliver the goods to B.C.   
   consumers, effective April    
   1, 2021.   
      
   These new rules apply to businesses that meet a $10,000 minimum revenue   
   threshold in the previous 12 months. Currently, Canadian businesses located   
   outside of British Columbia that sell taxable goods, accept orders and deliver   
   the goods to consumers    
   located in British Columbia are generally required to register for PST if they   
   solicit orders from B.C. consumers. Special registration rules may apply if   
   businesses hold inventory in British Columbia.   
      
   Similar new rules also apply to Canadian and foreign sellers of taxable   
   software and telecommunications services, effective April 1, 2021.   
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   This thought comes up after reading the above . . . .   
   Will Alberta oil companies have to start collecting BC Provincial Sales Tax on   
   fuel shipments at their end, to be remitted to BC's government?   
      
   Inquiring minds want to know . . . .   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)