Reserve Tax Exemptions Hurt Other Businesses
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation called for an end to tax-free status for Indian reserves. On the site of Sonshine Car Wash and Gas, they publicized the $54 million in tobacco taxes and $15 million in fuel taxes forfeited to Saskatchewan reserve businesses every year. Dion MacArthur says that since part of the City of Regina became an urban reserve with a gas station on it, he has lost 75 per cent of his tobacco sales and 25 per cent of his overall sales.
More media here:
Newstalk Radio, Nov 12: Proposal Stirs Memories of Pankiw
CBC Online, Nov 12: Tax-free First Nations store decried in Regina
Leader-Post, Nov 13: Regina gas station across from urban reserve sees significant drop in business
Nov 12 CTF News Release: Native Tax Exemptions Hurt Small Business
Nov 5 Commentary: Tax Exemption Not From Treaties
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