BC Tax rebate

Canuck · 04-04-2005, 07:17 PM

Had the first oil change today.While I was waiting a Toyota salesman mentioned in our general conversation that as a result of the recent BC provincial budget new Prius buyers get a $2000 CAD tax rebate at point of sale without having to submit a claim as we previously had to do in Oct 04. Then we only received $837.91 CAD. Not complaining 'cause even if we'd known it would be increased we still wouldn't have delayed buying it.
Garyt

**Tideland Prius** · 04-04-2005, 09:30 PM

Up to $2,000 or $2,000 regardless of hybrid? I remember them contemplating it late last year. This is interesting as a friend of mine is trying to convince her mum to get the Prius over the HCH (currently owns a 98 Civic EX).

Canuck · 04-04-2005, 09:43 PM

I haven't had a chance to chase down the details but know that a 2005 Prius bought at Nanaimo Toyota today gives you a $2000 CAD maximum reduction in the taxes on the model... at least that's what I was told by the salesman. It's my guess that would apply to vehicles determined to be true hybrids by the BC government. Don't know how a trade-in figures in the deal but a phone call to any BC Toyota dealer should provide all the details.

Frank Hudon · 04-04-2005, 09:49 PM

as my understanding is it's only for the Provincial Sales Tax. So if the tax is 1141$ for example, that's the amount you would get back but if the tax is 2086$ you'd get back $2000. It's a total refund of the Provincal tax up to $2000 instead of 30% of the tax up to $2000 as the act was writen before the change.

Canuck · 04-04-2005, 10:05 PM

Yes, Frank, thats my guess too.

**Tideland Prius** · 04-04-2005, 10:09 PM

Excellent. But then that won't make a difference since the HCH's PST falls right about $2,000 so either vehicle will give $2,000 in return anyway. I'm bringing in the car for servicing tmrw. I'll ask them and see what they know about it.

indi · 04-05-2005, 02:03 AM

hmm...I just talked to a sales person at the dealer. He said the $2000 is not exactly $2000...it is something like $1850 and the rebate will be spread over several years depending on how many years the contract is. He sounded sincere and honest...and now I'm confused...Is it really $2000 and it will be rebated at the point of sale?

oh, BTW, how can I add a Canadian Flag on my profile?

Indi

**Tideland Prius** · 04-05-2005, 02:05 AM

Put Canada as your location.

indi · 04-05-2005, 02:20 AM

thank you Tideland!

04-04-2005, 07:17 PM	#1
Canuck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver Island,BC,Canada Posts: 585 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	BC Tax rebate Had the first oil change today.While I was waiting a Toyota salesman mentioned in our general conversation that as a result of the recent BC provincial budget new Prius buyers get a $2000 CAD tax rebate at point of sale without having to submit a claim as we previously had to do in Oct 04. Then we only received $837.91 CAD. Not complaining 'cause even if we'd known it would be increased we still wouldn't have delayed buying it. Garyt

04-05-2005, 02:03 AM	#7
indi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: vancouver, bc Posts: 6 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: BC Tax rebate hmm...I just talked to a sales person at the dealer. He said the $2000 is not exactly $2000...it is something like $1850 and the rebate will be spread over several years depending on how many years the contract is. He sounded sincere and honest...and now I'm confused...Is it really $2000 and it will be rebated at the point of sale? oh, BTW, how can I add a Canadian Flag on my profile? Indi

04-05-2005, 02:20 AM	#9
indi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: vancouver, bc Posts: 6 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: BC Tax rebate thank you Tideland!

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04-04-2005, 09:30 PM	#2
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	Up to $2,000 or $2,000 regardless of hybrid? I remember them contemplating it late last year. This is interesting as a friend of mine is trying to convince her mum to get the Prius over the HCH (currently owns a 98 Civic EX).

04-04-2005, 09:43 PM	#3
Canuck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver Island,BC,Canada Posts: 585 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	I haven't had a chance to chase down the details but know that a 2005 Prius bought at Nanaimo Toyota today gives you a $2000 CAD maximum reduction in the taxes on the model... at least that's what I was told by the salesman. It's my guess that would apply to vehicles determined to be true hybrids by the BC government. Don't know how a trade-in figures in the deal but a phone call to any BC Toyota dealer should provide all the details.

04-04-2005, 09:49 PM	#4
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	as my understanding is it's only for the Provincial Sales Tax. So if the tax is 1141$ for example, that's the amount you would get back but if the tax is 2086$ you'd get back $2000. It's a total refund of the Provincal tax up to $2000 instead of 30% of the tax up to $2000 as the act was writen before the change.

04-04-2005, 10:05 PM	#5
Canuck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver Island,BC,Canada Posts: 585 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Yes, Frank, thats my guess too.

04-04-2005, 10:09 PM	#6
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	Excellent. But then that won't make a difference since the HCH's PST falls right about $2,000 so either vehicle will give $2,000 in return anyway. I'm bringing in the car for servicing tmrw. I'll ask them and see what they know about it.

04-05-2005, 02:05 AM	#8
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	Put Canada as your location.