British Columbia has a harmonized Harmonized sales tax, also referred to as ''HST'', consists of a federal sales tax (5%) and a provincial sales tax (7%). This It is called a harmonized tax because it combines the two taxes. On April 1 2013, British Columbia abandoned the HST and reverted to the GST/PST system, which consists of the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% and the provincial sales tax of 127%.

The HST consists of a federal sales tax (5%) and a provincial sales tax (7%). It is called a harmonized tax because it combines the two taxes.  You pay the HST GST/PST on most things you buy or use. They include clothing, furniture, restaurant meals, phones, taxis, etc. There are a few exceptions. For example, there is no GST/HST on groceries, rent, and public transit.'''[Note: This must be confirmed.)'''