ICBC New Used Vehicle Tax Strategy

[hardrockminer]

So, are you thinking when the Government transfers the cost of those things you mentioned on to businesses, those businesses be like: 'that's all right, we'll just suck up those costs instead of passing the increase costs along to our customers' ?  Or, are you thinking the costs for all that stuff funds itself?

Depends on the company.  For most of them the increase wouldn't move the decimal point.  But for the employees who still had to pay it....it means fewer trips to the food bank.  And I'm well aware of what health care costs.  Have you looked at the BC budget that was recently passed?  Far and away the bulk of government revenue comes from individuals, not from business.  The tax table is still heavily tilted favourably towards business, as it should be.  

Some people seem to prefer a different government.  You know...the party that refused to work on homelessness, who allowed RE prices to take off and who allowed money laundering to take place in casinos right in front of their eyes?

[Steve G.]

  Another current "anomaly" within ICBC premium payment system, found today, Mar 23/22. A situation has arisen following the premium renewal of my Ford Ranger. Apparently, new software used by Toronto Dominion Bank, ICBC's sole banking partner, has been having issues since it's January 1st bootup, particularly double and triple billing of your premium payment. A visit to my local Autoplan agent confirmed this, and, 1/2 hr on the phone with ICBC financial, noted this problem. 1 week was the word given to refund the second payment I made for my one vehicle premium. Not one to rest idly, I contacted my credit card company to file a report of the situation, of which they are fully aware, that I shall be contacting them in exactly 1 week to retrieve the second payment. Laughably, my credit card company is owned by TDB, and they see the incorrect billing on both sides of the 'docket'.   

  Be aware, ICBC is stupid, and their banking system is also stupid, not to be trusted any more than a Mexican roadside taco stand.

[hardrockminer]

It sounds to me like TD is the bad actor here.  My credit card company (RBC) allows me to reverse a charge online.  It's a bit tedious but I've done it a couple of times.