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'''Note:''' the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) does not include tax exempt income in the calculation of household income for eligibility purposes. GIS eligibility calculation is based on “taxable” income only. If your Old Age pensions get reduced, check to be sure your tax exempt income has not been used to calculate your GIS amount. Call a Legal Advocate for help. | '''Note:''' the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) does not include tax exempt income in the calculation of household income for eligibility purposes. GIS eligibility calculation is based on “taxable” income only. If your Old Age pensions get reduced, check to be sure your tax exempt income has not been used to calculate your GIS amount. Call a Legal Advocate for help. | ||
For information about Business income earned on reserve, call Canada Revenue Agency to confirm 1-800-959-5525 and get legal advice. | |||
====Goods and Services Tax (GST)==== | |||
Generally, people with Status do not pay GST on: | |||
* property bought on a reserve | |||
* property delivered to a reserve by a vendor | |||
* services performed entirely on a reserve. | |||
For information on when GST does and does not apply for you and whether you have been incorrectly charged GST, visit the "GST and "Indigenous Peoples" page on the government of Canada’s website. | |||
