That’s a tricky question because from your description it isn’t clear who sold what.  I am assuming your business is already registered for both PST & GST.

If you owned the painting it would be easy – you must charge both taxes to your customer and pay the artist whatever their […]

Resolution for 'both PST issue: 'Who pays which Tax in BC? We have started a small art gallery within our business. We collect the payment for the art sold (including taxes) and pay the artist a portion' available: Yes.

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