Nova Scotia Indian Fuel Tax Exemption Program (NSIFTE) - Consumers

Program overview

Nova Scotia Indian Fuel Tax Exemption Program: overview

Information for individuals who have status under the Indian Act on fuel tax exemptions when buying fuel on a reserve in Nova Scotia.

Service stations on First Nation reserves registered under the Nova Scotia Indian Fuel Tax Exemption Program

List of service stations located on First Nation reserves that provide a point-of-sale tax exemption on fuel purchases by individuals who have status under the Indian Act and are registered in the Nova Scotia Indian Fuel Tax Exemption (NSIFTE) Program.

Registration

Register for the Nova Scotia Indian Fuel Tax Exemption Program

Register for the Nova Scotia Indian Fuel Tax Exemption (NSIFTE) Program to buy fuel exempt from provincial fuel tax at registered service stations on reserves.

Refunds and exemptions

Apply for a refund of fuel tax paid on reserves

Apply for a fuel tax refund on fuel bought on a reserve. Only Individuals who have status under the Indian Act can get the refund.

Apply for fuel tax exemption increase if you have status under the Indian Act and are buying large amounts of fuel on a reserve

Apply for a fuel tax exemption increase to buy more than 400 litres of fuel tax-free per month on a reserve as an individual who has status under the Indian Act.

Tax information bulletins

New driver licence issuance process and the Nova Scotia Indian Fuel Tax Exemption Program: tax bulletin 5106

Changes to proof of identity requirements for individuals who have status under the Indian Act and buy tax-exempt fuel from retail service stations on a reserve.

Purchase of gasoline or diesel oil on reserve lands by individuals who have status under the Indian Act: tax bulletin 5043

Covers how to register under the Nova Scotia Indian Fuel Tax Exemption (NSIFTE) Program and buy tax-exempt fuel.

Tax information guides

Request for increase in fuel tax exemption under the Nova Scotia Indian Fuel Tax Exemption Program

Information for individuals who have status under the Indian Act and want to increase the base fuel tax exemption under the Nova Scotia Indian Fuel Tax Exemption (NSIFTE) Program.