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Fuel Tax FAQ

  1. Who requires a single trip permit?
  2. Where can I get a single trip permit?
  3. Can I receive a refund on a single trip permit?
  4. How do I become a monthly or quarterly imported fuel tax reporter?
  5. Who is exempt from paying fuel taxes?
  6. Is the federal government required to pay fuel tax?
  1. Who requires a single trip permit?

    A single trip permit is required by any trucker entering the NWT who is not a monthly or quarterly imported fuel tax reporter.
  2. Where can I get a single trip permit?

    You may obtain a permit by visiting or telephoning any NWT weigh scale.
  3. Can I receive a refund on a single trip permit?

    Refund application forms can be obtained at weigh scales or by contacting the Department of Finance's tax administration section.

    The refund application must be received by the tax administration section with six months of the day the single trip permit expires. The refund application must be accompanied by the original single permit and original fuel tax receipts.

    A refund will not be issued for an amount less than $5.00 or for an amount exceeding the deposit amount.
  4. How do I become a monthly or quarterly imported fuel tax reporter?

    You must apply through the Department of Finance and obtain permission from the NWT Minister of Finance to report monthly or quarterly your monthly territorial petroleum products consumption.
  5. Who is exempt from paying fuel taxes?

    The GNWT, municipalities, hospitals and visiting Armed Forced are exempt.
  6. Is the federal government required to pay fuel tax?

    The federal government of Canada and its agencies are required to pay fuel taxes effective September 1, 2009.