Frequently Asked Questions

To obtain documents

• Where can I get a copy of the New Brunswick Budget?

  The budget documents for the Province of New Brunswick can be found on the Department of Finance Web site at the following URL: http://www.gnb.ca/0024/budget/index.asp

• Where can I find the Public Accounts ("blue book") containing, among other things, the salaries of government employees?

  The Public Accounts are published by the Office of the Comptroller and can be accessed at: http://www.gnb.ca/0087/index-e.asp

  You can also reach the comptroller's office as follows:

  Office of the Comptroller
  Centennial Building
  Room 313, 3rd Floor
  670 King Street
  Fredericton, N.B. Canada E3B 5H1
  Tel: 506-453-2565, fax 506-453-2917

• Where can I find the various forms for your department (tax credits, rebate programs…)?

  You will find the various forms for the Department of Finance at the following web address: https://www.pxw1.snb.ca/snb7001/e/1000/1001e.asp#41

• Where can I find information on the New Brunswick Tuition Rebate?

  You will find all the information by visiting the following website: http://www.gnb.ca/0162/tax/NBTR/NBTTCBC-e.asp

• Where and how can I pay for my property tax?

  You can pay your property tax bill in person at a Service New Brunswick office or at most financial institutions provided you have your payment stub from your notice. Individuals can also pay by telephone banking, by computer-based banking and at automated tellers at most financial institutions or by mail to the Department of Finance, P.O. Box 3000, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5G5.

• What method of payment is accepted for paying my property tax bill?

  Although credit cards are not accepted at this time, you can pay your property tax bill by cash or debit card or with cheque or money order. For ease of payment, there are alternative payment channels available whereby you can arrange with most Canadian financial institutions to pay your bill in person or at an automated teller provided you have your payment stub from your notice, through telephone banking or computer-based banking.

• What are the procedures for the property tax sale? How does it work?

  When a property tax account is two years in arrears, including the current year, it can be sold for non-payment of property taxes. Property owners receive three notices when their account enters the tax sale category, providing ample opportunity to pay the arrears. However, if taxes and penalties remain unpaid, the property can be sold at auction.

  Such properties are advertised in the Royal Gazette and in a newspaper having general circulation in the area in which the property is located. The advertisement lists the date, time and place of the sale; the assessed owner; the location and description of the property; the terms of payment for the purchase.

  If all expenses and taxes are paid in full at any time before the sale, the property can be removed from the sale. However, if the property is sold, the owner will be notified of the purchase and given 90 days to redeem the property by paying all expenses and taxes owed. If the property is not redeemed within 90 days, the appropriate documents will be registered at the local registry office and absolute ownership will be granted to the purchaser.

• How much is New Brunswick's sales tax?

  On April 1, 1997, New Brunswick adopted the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) which is administered federally by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). For information call 1-800-959-8281 for individuals or 1-800-959-5525 for business and self-employed or go to their Web site at the following URL: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca

• How can I get information concerning the registration of a sales tax number in order to sell products in New Brunswick?

  You may be required to obtain an HST number if you intend to sell products in New Brunswick. For information call the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281 for individuals or 1-800-959-5525 for business and self-employed or go to their Web site at the following URL: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca

• How do I register a business in New Brunswick?

  Please contact the Corporate Affairs Branch of Service New Brunswick at 506-453-2703 (phone) or 506-453-2613 (fax) or go to the following Web site: http://www.snb.ca

• How can I get the provincial vehicle tax back on a motor vehicle I purchased in another province?

  If both the Goods and Services Tax and the provincial sales tax were collected in the other province, a refund of the provincial tax portion may be offered by that province. The purchaser should contact the provincial tax office in the province where the vehicle was purchased and the tax was paid.