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BC Home Flipping Tax Calculator — Vancouver BC
Effective January 1, 2025. The BC Home Flipping Tax slaps an extra provincial tax on the profit from any residential resale within 2 years of purchase.
This BC Home Flipping Tax calculator for Vancouver BC models British Columbia's new Residential Property (Short-Term Holding) Profit Tax, in force since January 1, 2025.
The tax applies to taxable profit from selling residential property within 2 years (730 days) of purchase, in addition to any federal capital gains tax or anti-flipping rule.
How the BC Home Flipping Tax Works in 2026
The Sliding-Scale Rate
- 0–365 days held: 20% flat tax on profit.
- 366–730 days held: 20% × (730 − days held) ÷ 365 — declines linearly from 20% to 0%.
- 731+ days held: 0% — no BC anti-flipping tax.
$20,000 Principal Residence Deduction
Sellers who used the property as their principal residence for at least 366 days can deduct up to $20,000 from the taxable profit (the deduction does not apply if held under one year, or if the property was not a principal residence).
Life-Event Exemptions
The Act includes exemptions for unforeseen life events: death, serious illness/disability, separation/divorce, threat of violence, work relocation, insolvency, eligible builder/developer activity, and a few others. If you qualify, the tax does not apply.
FAQ
Does the BC Home Flipping Tax stack with federal capital gains tax?
Yes. The federal anti-flipping rule turns gains on properties held under 365 days into 100% business income. The BC Home Flipping Tax is an additional 20% provincial tax on that same profit. Both can apply simultaneously.
When does the holding period start?
Generally on the date you acquired ownership and registered title. For presales, special transition rules apply for properties acquired before January 1, 2025 — confirm with your accountant.
⚠️ Legal Disclaimer
This BC Home Flipping Tax calculator is provided for general informational and estimation purposes only. The Residential Property (Short-Term Holding) Profit Tax Act has detailed exemption, transitional, and reporting rules. The calculator does not model every exemption and may not reflect retrospective amendments to the legislation. Results are illustrative estimates only and are not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Always consult a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and BC tax lawyer before disposing of a property held under 730 days. Dan Marusin PREC, Renanza Realty, and danmarusin.com assume no liability for any errors, omissions, or financial decisions made on the basis of this calculator's output.