Can I use FastnEasyTax to submit income tax return for prior years?

Yes, FastnEasyTax has been certified by Canada Revenue Agency since 2011. You can submit your tax return online for 2017 to 2024. For 2016 and before, you can prepare your tax return online, download a PDF copy and mail it to CRA. Visit the prior-years-tax-filing link for more information.

What's Autofill and how does it make my tax filing easier?

Auto-fill my return allows you to connect to your CRA account online, download your income tax slips, and update them directly in your tax form. It saves you time and reduces errors when entering information from your income slips.

Can FastnEasyTax handle my RRSPs and rental income?

Yes, FastnEasyTax supports many complex tax forms for personal income tax returns, including rental income, RRSPs, investment income, and capital gains. However, business income and tax returns with self-employed income are not supported by our program.

British Columbia Tax Filing 2025: File Your BC Return Online

A complete guide to income tax in BC — provincial tax rates, BC credits, climate action rebates, and how to file online with FastnEasyTax.

Filing Your BC Tax Return in 2025

British Columbia residents file a single combined tax return each year that covers both federal and BC provincial income tax. Your return is submitted electronically to the Canada Revenue Agency, which then forwards your BC portion to the provincial government. FastnEasyTax, certified by the CRA since 2011, calculates your BC provincial tax automatically when you file your return.

BC is home to over 5 million people — from tech workers in Vancouver to resource-sector employees in the Interior to retirees on Vancouver Island. Whether you’re a long-time BC resident, a newcomer to the province, or someone who moved from another province, this guide covers everything you need to know about your BC tax obligations in 2025.

British Columbia Provincial Tax Rates for 2025

BC uses a progressive tax bracket system. Your income is taxed at increasing rates as it crosses each threshold:

06% on the first $45,654 of taxable income
70% on income between $45,654 and $91,310
50% on income between $91,310 and $104,835
29% on income between $104,835 and $127,299
70% on income between $127,299 and $172,602
80% on income between $172,602 and $240,716
50% on income above $240,716

These BC rates apply on top of federal tax, giving most BC residents a combined marginal rate of around 20% at the lowest bracket and up to 53.5% at the highest. FastnEasyTax applies the correct rates automatically.

BC Tax Credits and Benefits

BC Basic Personal Amount

Every BC resident claims a basic personal amount — a portion of income completely exempt from BC provincial tax. For 2025, the BC basic personal amount is $11,981.

BC Senior’s Home Renovation Tax Credit

BC residents aged 65 or older can claim a refundable 10% tax credit on up to $10,000 in eligible home renovation expenses per year (maximum credit: $1,000). Eligible renovations include wheelchair ramps, grab bars, walk-in bathtubs, stair lifts, and other modifications that allow seniors to remain safely in their homes.

BC Training Tax Credit

Individuals who complete eligible apprenticeship programs in BC can claim a refundable training tax credit. The credit amount varies based on the program and apprenticeship level. Employers who hire eligible apprentices can also claim the employer training tax credit. FastnEasyTax supports the employee portion of this credit.

BC Adoption Expenses Tax Credit

BC residents who adopted a child through a licensed adoption agency or the provincial government are eligible to claim up to $19,580 on adoption expenses.

BC Farmers’ Food Donation Tax Credit

BC farmers who donate qualifying agricultural products to registered food banks can claim a refundable 25% tax credit on the fair market value of donated products.

Metro Vancouver and Regional Differences

BC’s tax credits apply uniformly across the province, but residents should be aware of a few regional nuances:

Property taxes and municipal levies vary by region but are not deductible on your personal income tax return
If you work in BC but live in Alberta (a common situation in border communities), you file as a BC resident if BC is your province of residence on December 31

BC and the Home Buyer’s Plan / First Home Savings Account

With Vancouver among the most expensive housing markets in Canada, the Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP) and First Home Savings Account (FHSA) are especially relevant to BC filers:

First Home Savings Account (FHSA)

The FHSA allows first-time home buyers to contribute up to $8,000/year (lifetime maximum $40,000) with contributions being fully tax-deductible — similar to an RRSP. Investment growth is tax-free, and qualifying withdrawals to buy a first home are also tax-free. This is a powerful savings tool for prospective buyers in BC’s expensive markets. FHSA contributions are entered on your tax return in FastnEasyTax.

Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP)

First-time home buyers can withdraw up to $60,000 from their RRSP tax-free to use toward a qualifying home purchase. The withdrawn amount must be repaid to your RRSP over 15 years. If you used the HBP in a prior year, your repayment schedule appears on your Notice of Assessment and the minimum repayment amount must be entered on your current year’s return.

How to File Your BC Tax Return with FastnEasyTax

When you file your 2025 return through FastnEasyTax, your BC provincial tax is calculated and filed automatically alongside your federal return — one submission, no extra steps.

Create a free account at fastneasytax.com/ca
Select British Columbia as your province of residence
Enter your income and use Auto-fill to import slips from CRA My Account
FastnEasyTax automatically calculates your BC Climate Action Tax Credit, senior credits, and all applicable BC credits
Review and submit via NETFILE — most BC filers receive their refund in 10 business days

Cost: $12.99 per single return, free for income under $20,000, or $19.99 for a family (two adults). The app is also available free on iOS and Android.

Frequently Asked Questions — BC Tax Filing

Q: Do I need to file a separate provincial return for BC?

A: No. British Columbia does not have a separate provincial income tax return. Your federal and BC taxes are calculated and filed together on the T1 General return via NETFILE. FastnEasyTax handles both automatically.

Q: I moved from Alberta to BC this year. How does that affect my taxes?

A: Your province of residence on December 31, 2025 determines which provincial tax rates apply for the full year. If you lived in BC on December 31, you file as a BC resident for 2025. You’ll use BC’s tax rates and can claim BC-specific credits, even if you lived in Alberta for most of the year.

Q: Am I eligible for the BC Climate Action Tax Credit?

A: Most BC residents with household income below approximately $40,000 (single) or $50,000 (family) receive the full CATC. The credit phases out gradually above these thresholds. Rural residents outside the Metro Vancouver and Capital Regional District receive a supplementary amount. Filing your tax return is what triggers the CRA to calculate and issue your CATC payments — typically four times per year.

Q: I'm a tech worker in Vancouver with stock options and RSUs. Can FastnEasyTax handle that?

A: FastnEasyTax handles employment income, T4 slips, and capital gains from selling shares. However, if you have complex stock option benefit calculations or require guidance on the interaction between stock option deductions and the capital gains inclusion rate, we recommend consulting a CPA familiar with tech compensation, as these situations can be nuanced.

BC residents: file your 2025 provincial and federal tax return in one easy step — just $12.99 at FastnEasyTax.com

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