July 2008

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 Revenue 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 Revenue on a fee for service basis, much like what is done with credit card or banking information.
• The Ministry of Revenue 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 Revenue 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 Revenue 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.

For More Information

Telephone Enquiries

Ministry of Revenue Client Accounts and Services Branch
33 King Street West
PO Box 625
Oshawa ON  L1H 8H9

• Telephone: 1 866 ONT-TAXS (1 866 668-8297)
  When prompted for a program say "gasoline tax"; for second prompt regarding IFTA say, "No"; at the next prompt say "refund".
• Fax: 905 433-5680
• Teletypewriter (TTY): 1 800 263-7776

Internet Enquiries

This publication and various other English and French bulletins published by the Ministry of Revenue may be obtained online at ontario.ca/revenue.

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