Native Status Cards

Last updated: November 29, 2024

Using Your Indian Status Tax Exemption Card for Online Purchases

i-Bead Inc. offers Indian Status Tax Exemption for eligible customers making online purchases. To qualify for GST/HST relief, there are specific conditions set by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that must be met. Please review the following guidelines carefully to ensure you can use your Indian Status Tax Exemption card for online orders.

CRA Guidelines for Online Sales to Status Indians

According to the CRA, when making sales over the telephone, internet, or other electronic means, vendors must maintain proper documentation to support that the sale qualifies for GST/HST relief. Since status card holders cannot present their original status card or Tax Exemption Card (TCRD) online, the CRA has outlined the following process:

  1. Documentation Requirements: You may provide a photocopy of your status card or TCRD (for Indians) or certification (for Indian bands or band-empowered entities) before the transaction via mail, email, or fax to validate the tax exemption.

    Full CRA Explanation on GST/HST for Indians

  2. Eligibility Requirements for full GST/HST Tax Relief: For online purchases to qualify for full tax relief, the following conditions must be met:

    • You are the holder of a valid Status Card.
    • You currently live on a Reserve.
    • The name on the credit card used for payment must match the name on your Status Card.
    • The product(s) must be shipped to a Reserve.

    CRA Eligibility for Online Sales

  3. Eligibility Requirements for Ontario Residents GST/HST Tax Relief: For online purchases to qualify for the 8% rebate of the provincial portion of the HST, the following conditions must be met:

    • You are the holder of a valid Status Card.
    • The name on the credit card used for payment must match the name on your Status Card.
    • The product(s) must be shipped within Ontario.

    HST: Ontario First Nations Rebate Eligibility

What Should I Do If I Meet These Requirements?

If you meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the CRA, please follow these steps:

  1. Fill out the Status Card Submission Form: Before you place an order, you must complete the Status Card Submission Form below. This is required for online orders as the rules differ from in-store purchases.

  2. Provide Your Information: You will need to provide the following details:

    • First Name
    • Last Name
    • Phone Number
    • Home Address (must be on a Reserve)
    • City, Province, Postal Code
    • Email Address
    • A copy of your valid Status Card.

  3. Account Verification: Once we receive your submission, i-Bead Inc. will verify your information and create a special customer profile for you that is fully tax-exempt.

  4. Online Profile Adjustment: If you already have an online account with us, we will adjust your profile to reflect tax exemption. If you don’t have an account, you will receive an invitation to set up a new profile via email.

  5. Wait for Confirmation: You must wait for confirmation from i-Bead Inc. before placing your order. Unfortunately, we can no longer alter or change the taxes on orders once they have been placed online.

Important Notes:

 

A Note on Terminology

i-Bead Inc. and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recognize that many First Nations people in Canada prefer not to describe themselves as "Indians." However, the term "Indians" is used in this context because it has a legal meaning under the Indian Act.