Treaty 8 court case could redefine native tax exemptions
A Federal Court hearing in Alberta next month may rule that Treaty 8 status Indians and possibly all native people be exempt from income tax forever. Currently only status Indians on reserve are tax exempt, raising concerns over a nationwide tax system.
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Treaty 8 Indians seek universal tax exemption status
The Treaty 8 Indians press courts to grant full tax exempt status both on and off reserve arguing 1899 treaty guarantees universal exemption. Ottawa counters the claim, while demographic trends from 1991 to 2016 show rapid off reserve growth. The dispute could transform tax policy across Canada.
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