Free BC used-vehicle PST refund check
BC PST Refund Eligibility Checker
Bought a used vehicle in BC and paid PST on a value that looks too high? Use this checker to review the 30-day timing window, proof of purchase, FIN-320 appraisal support, and the documents needed for a FIN-355MV refund package.
Check your refund package readiness
Answer a few questions. The result is a practical document checklist, not legal or tax advice.
Your result
Strong refund package candidate
Your answers point to a file that is worth preparing quickly: timing, value evidence, payment proof, and registration records are aligned.
- Inside the 30-day timing window
30 day(s) left based on the date entered.
- PST appears tied to a higher reference value
This matters when tax was calculated on a value higher than the price or true condition-based value.
- Lower value can be supported
Mileage, condition, prior damage, market comparables, photos, and a FIN-320 make the value argument clearer.
- Proof of purchase is usable
Strong proof should connect seller, amount, and payment date. Partial proof may need backup.
- Registration receipt and vehicle photos are ready
The refund package is easier to review when registration paperwork and condition photos match the appraisal file.
What to prepare before the 30-day window closes
The refund file is strongest when the vehicle value, payment proof, and registration paperwork all tell the same story.
Payment proof
Use proof that shows the seller, payment amount, and date. A signed bill of sale alone is usually weaker than matching bank or payment records.
FIN-320 appraisal
A certified appraisal documents the vehicle-specific value using photos, mileage, condition, history, and market evidence.
FIN-355MV package
Pair the appraisal with the refund form, registration receipt, payment proof, and any supporting notes before mailing or submitting.
Helpful next guides
Use these pages to complete the refund and appraisal workflow.
BC PST refund checker FAQ
What is the BC used vehicle PST refund deadline?
For the common private-sale value mismatch scenario, the practical deadline is 30 days from registration. If you suspect PST was calculated on a value higher than the vehicle was worth, start gathering documents immediately.
Do I need a FIN-320 before filing FIN-355MV?
A FIN-320 is usually the evidence that documents the lower appraised value of the specific vehicle. The FIN-355MV is the refund application package; the FIN-320 supports the value you are asking the Consumer Tax Branch to consider.
What proof of purchase is strongest?
The safest proof ties the payment amount, date, and seller identity together. Cheques, bank or card statements, seller statements of account, and e-Transfer confirmations showing the seller’s real name are stronger than a bill of sale alone.
Can IC Appraisal BC file the refund package for me?
IC Appraisal BC can complete the $75 remote FIN-320 appraisal and help assemble the refund package when the file is supportable. The checker is a planning tool, not a guarantee that a refund will be approved.
Inside the refund window?
Start the $75 remote FIN-320 appraisal so your refund package can be supported by vehicle-specific value evidence.
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