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Apply for the Tobacco Competition Assistance Program

Overview

Tobacco tax retailers located along the Alberta border may be eligible for competition assistance for tax paid on marked tobacco products. The level of assistance is based on the tax rate differential between Saskatchewan and Alberta and the shortest distance as measured by a public road between the tobacco retailer and the nearest competition in Alberta.

Eligibility

Tobacco retailers located in the communities of Lloydminster, Onion Lake, or up to 48 kilometres by public highway from the nearest tobacco retail dealer in Alberta.

How to Apply

Submit a completed Application for Tobacco Competition Assistance.

Submit the completed form by email to SaskTaxInfo@gov.sk.ca or mail to:

Ministry of Finance
Revenue Division
PO Box 200
Regina, SK S4P 2Z6

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