Grand Council Treaty #3

June 30, 2010

HST- What You Need To Know

Will I be exempt from the HST?

- On July 1st, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) comes into effect in

Ontario.

- First Nation status card holders will have to pay the 13% HST for

the months of July and August only.

- Starting September 1st, First Nations status card holders will be

exempt from the 8% provincial portion of the HST at the point of

sale for eligible off-reserve purchases.

- Status card holders will be refunded the 8% provincial portion of

the HST for July and August.

- As is current practice, purchases made on reserve remain tax free.

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How do I get my money back for purchases made in July and

August?

- Status card holders can file a refund application with the Ontario

Ministry of Revenue to get refunds for purchases made July 1st to

August 31st, 2010.

- Refund application forms may only be submitted between

September 1st, 2010 and November 1st, 2010 and must be

accompanied by:

o Original receipts

o Photocopy of both sides of the Indian Status

Card

- Refund application forms will be available after August 1st only!

- Refund application forms will be made available:

o At your Band Council Office.

o Online at the Ministry of Revenue website at

www.ontario.ca/taxchange

o By calling 1-866-ONT-TAXS (1-866-668-8297)

Where do I fax, email or mail the refund application forms?

This information will be found on the refund form.

Who should I contact if I have questions?

For more information, call 1-800-337-7222 or 1-866-668-8297 or visit

www.ontario.ca/taxchange.

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Posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 2:00 pm under News.