We work with Indigenous governments to support governance and economic development through taxation regimes. We have drafted more than 100 taxation laws and bylaws under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, the Indian Act and the First Nations Goods and Services Tax Act (“FNGST”), including with respect to:
- property assessment
- property taxation
- property transfer tax
- development cost charges
- local service tax
- taxpayer representation
- annual rates and expenditures
- FNGST
We assist our clients with all aspects of implementing and enforcing these laws and bylaws.
Our work includes:
- drafting, implementing and advising on taxation laws, bylaws and policies
- negotiating, drafting and advising on local services agreements with municipalities and regional districts
- advising on and assisting with the collection of tax arrears
- advising on and assisting with community engagement
- advising on and assisting with assessment appeals
- negotiating, drafting and advising on Tax Treatment Agreements and other taxation-related agreements
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