Important HST Information For First Nations across Ontario: Keep Your Receipts
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| Updated Jun 26, 2010 Written by Ontario Ministry of Revenue | |||||
Related links: www.ontario.ca/taxchange |
Jun 26, 2010 Written by Ontario Ministry of Revenue
Important HST Information For
First Nations: Keep Your Receipts
On July 1, 2010 the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) comes into effect in Ontario.
Starting September 1, 2010 First Nations status card holders will be exempt from the provincial part of the HST for eligible off-reserve purchases.
For July and August, status card holders will be refunded the provincial part of the HST.
How do I get my money back?
For purchases made during the interim period of July 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010, status card holders can file a refund application with the Ontario Ministry of Revenue.
Refund application forms will be available starting August 1, 2010:
- online at the Ministry of Revenue website
- by calling 1 866 ONT-TAXS (1 866 668-8297) or 1 800 263-7776 for teletypewriter (TTY).
Refund application forms should be submitted between September 1, 2010 to November 1, 2010, and must be accompanied by:
- original receipts
- photocopy of both sides of the Status Indian Card.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
For more information, call 1 800 337-7222 or 1 800 263-7776 for teletypewriter (TTY) or visit ontario.ca/taxchange.