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BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax Checklist

The yearly SVT steps for a BC rental owner: check the area, keep the tenancy months, declare by March 31 and pay if you owe.

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The first 5 of 12 steps

  1. Check the property is in a taxable areaUse the Province's taxable areas list or map.
  2. Rent under a written tenancy agreementRequired for an arm's-length tenancy.
  3. Keep each rental period at least one monthShorter stays do not count.
  4. Track tenanted monthsAt least six in the calendar year; they need not be consecutive.
  5. Remember who never countsA spouse, or a minor child living with their parent or guardian.

+7 more items in the full checklist

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