Will Maa-nulth members be subject to taxation after the Maa-nulth Final Agreement comes into effect?
Taxation is an important element of the Maa-nulth Final Agreement as it can contribute to the foundation of future revenue capacity for the Maa-nulth governments. The Indian Act tax exemption for Maa-nulth members will be phased out after eight years for transaction (sales) taxes, and after 12 years for other taxes such as income tax. Each Maa-nulth government will have the ability to levy direct taxes on its members within its treaty settlement lands, known as Maa-nulth First Nation Lands.
