Overview
Farmers, commercial fishermen, trappers and loggers may apply for a Fuel Tax Exemption Permit to purchase tax-reduced marked diesel fuel for use in their farming, commercial fishing, trapping and logging activities.
Eligibility
An eligible farmer is:
- A person who owns or rents land,
- Controls and is responsible for the operation of a farm; and
- Meets at least one of the following criteria:
- The person must own or rent at least 75 acres (30 hectares) of cultivated land in Saskatchewan, that is used for the growing of cereal crops; or
- The person received gross annual revenue of at least $10,000 from the sale of primary farm products that he or she produced in Saskatchewan.
A person may also qualify as a farmer if he or she is a member or shareholder in and contributed substantially to the agricultural operation of a farm organization, such as:
- An agricultural corporation;
- Farm partnership;
- Farm co-operative; or
- Farm colony.
Commercial Fishermen, Trappers and Loggers
Licensed commercial fishermen, trappers and loggers are eligible when they present the necessary proof that they are licensed.
How to Apply
Complete and submit a Fuel Tax Exemption Permit Application.
Write:
Ministry of Finance
PO Box 200
Regina, SK S4P 2Z6
Phone:
1-800-667-6102
In Regina: 306-787-6645
Commercial fishermen, trappers and loggers must provide the details of their licence, permit or contract number on the permit application.
Further Information
Find out more in Information Bulletins: