As of January 1, 2025, the new BC Home Flipping Tax will add another layer of tax consideration for British Columbians who sell residential property within a short timeframe. This tax will be in addition to the existing federal property flipping tax introduced by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in 2023.
Information taken from British Columbia Real Estate Association and Gov of Canada website and should be verified by independent sources before entering into any sales transaction. This blog is for general information purposes only.
Here’s a breakdown of both taxes
The BC Home Flipping Tax (Effective January 1, 2025)
The new BC Home Flipping Tax will be imposed in addition to the federal tax, specifically targeting short-term property sales within British Columbia. Here’s how it works:
- The tax applies to income from sales of residential properties, presale contracts, or assignments owned for less than 730 days (two years). This includes properties bought before January 1, 2025, if they are sold on or after that date and owned for less than two years.
- The rate is 20 per cent for sales within the first 365 days of ownership, gradually decreasing until it is eliminated at 730 days.
- This tax applies to any person or entity (individual, corporation, partnership, or trust) selling property within BC, regardless of residency.
- Exemptions include certain primary residences, though exemptions are subject to specific conditions and filing requirements.
The federal property flipping tax rule, in effect since January 2023, applies to gains from the sale of a property owned for less than 365 consecutive days. Under this rule:
- Gains are treated as business income rather than capital gains, resulting in full taxation at the individual’s tax rate.
- Principal residence exemption generally does not apply if the property is flipped, meaning it is no longer automatically tax-exempt if sold within the short period.
- Certain life events exempt property sales from this rule. Click here for Exemptions
Both the BC Home Flipping Tax and the federal property flipping tax are designed to target income earned from short-term property sales, but they differ significantly in terms of applicability, administration, and exemptions.
For information on the BC Home Flipping Tax click here
For information on the Federal Property Flipping Tax click here
For Information on Exemptions click here
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Information taken from British Columbia Real Estate Association and Gov of Canada website and should be verified by independent sources before entering into any sales transaction. This blog is for general information purposes only.
