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Published: July 2008
Content last reviewed: November 2011
ISBN:
978-1-4249-7443-6 (Print), 978-1-4249-7445-0 (PDF), 978-1-4249-7444-3 (HTML)
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Ontario is making it easier for authorized on-reserve gasoline retailers to do business. As part of Ontario's overall efforts to make public services simpler, faster, smarter and more connected, this fall the government will introduce an electronic service (e-service) for authorized on-reserve gasoline retailers. Electronic vouchers will be accepted for gasoline tax refunds of tax exempt sales to First Nations individuals and bands.
Why e-service is better
- No more filling out paper vouchers by hand.
- The refund amount is calculated automatically; less work for authorized on-reserve gasoline retailers and their staff.
- Faster, more efficient way to get refunds.
How it works
- The Ministry of Finance won't charge authorized on-reserve gasoline retailers for switching to, or using the new e-service.
- If authorized on-reserve gasoline retailers want to use the new e-service they can hire a service provider. Service providers will help authorized on-reserve gasoline retailers share information electronically with the Ministry of Finance on a fee for service basis, much like what is done with credit card or banking information.
- The Ministry of Finance will set clear standards for service providers so that the information on each gasoline tax refund claim sent to the ministry will be kept private, safe and secure.
- Authorized on-reserve gasoline retailers will need to select a service provider that meets Ministry of Finance standards and will be responsible for managing any business relationship they choose to start.
A retailer's choice
- The new e-service will be offered by the Ministry of Finance but participation is not mandatory.
- If an authorized on-reserve gasoline retailer chooses not to use the e-service, they will continue to follow current processes.
- If an authorized on-reserve gasoline retailer chooses to use the e-service, it will be a faster and easier service that relies less on paper.
What to expect next
- Details of how the new e-service will work are being finalized.
- Authorized on-reserve gasoline retailers will soon be getting more information about when the new e-service will be ready.
- Authorized on-reserve gasoline retailers could be contacted by a service provider looking to earn their business.
