What is Tax Exemption?

Did you know if you are a Status Indian registered under the Indian Act, you’re eligible for tax exemption?

What exactly is this?

Tax exemption means you don’t have to pay tax on certain income or purchases such as:

• Store
• Gas
• Food/Restaurant
• Gas/heat/water bill
• Tax-free income (on reserve)

It’s a legal way of being excused from having to pay tax/G.S.T..

But keep in mind that these are only approved in places where tax exemption is approved such as:

• On-reserve purchases
• Income earned on reserve
• Or organizations that offer the tax-free option for reserve members

For any additional questions you may have, please contact your band office as they can disclose any additional information. You can also contact your preferred organizations to see if they offer this.