How to buy tax-exempt gas in Nova Scotia
In Nova Scotia like most provinces on-reserve purchases of fuel and tobacco products are tax-exempt. Unlike most provinces though, Nova Scotia verifies eligibility through the driver license of an eligible status member. In order to be able to buy tax-exempt fuel and tobacco you must register in the Nova Scotia Indian Fuel Tax Exemption (NSIFTE) Program. It should take approximately 1 to 2 weeks to register in the program.
How to register in the Nova Scotia Indian Fuel Tax Exemption Program
- Complete the application.
- Bring the filled in application as well as your driver's license, and federal Certificate of Indian Status to your Band Office.
- The Band Office will review and send everything to the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services.
- Once approved, you'll be able to buy tax-exempt fuel and tobacco at on-reserve retailers.
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Gas Station listings for Nova Scotia
There are 22 gas stations in Nova Scotia. You can find out more about them and get directions below.
If you know of any other stations that should be listed here, please let us know, by telling us about a station we are missing.
