YES. According to the policy, Criteria For Eligibility, item 6 states "The parent/caregiver/guardian who has care and control of the child/children is the person eligible to apply and receive the Tobacco Tax distribution; if in dispute proof of Child Tax benefits or proof of guardianship must be provided".
Tobacco Tax
Tobacco Tax Application and Information
Ways to complete your 2026 Tobacco Tax Application:
- Online
- In-person at the Citizenship Office (5760 Allenby Rd, Duncan)
- In-person at the NEW Tobacco Tax Office - Unit 208 - 435 Trunk Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 2P5 - (Scotiabank Building)
- Mailed or dropped off (5760 Allenby Rd, Duncan, V9L 5J1)
- Faxed to (250) 715-3323
- At in-person events
Online Application
- CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE 2026 ONLINE APPLICATION
If you are using an online application, you will know that it has been submitted successfully when you get to the success page after clicking the "submit" button. You will also receive a confirmation email.
Printable Application
- 2026 TOBACCO TAX PRINTABLE APPLICATION
After printing and completing forms, they can be mailed or dropped off at the following location:
Administration Building: 5760 Allenby Road, Duncan, B.C. V9L 5J1
Fax: (250) 715-3323
For more information, call (250) 748-3196 and ask for the Tobacco Tax Office (ext 1402).
Have questions? Please email: tobtax@cowichantribes.com
Tobacco Tax Application Tips
When filling out Tobacco Tax forms make sure your Band number, birth date, address, phone numbers are filled out correctly and your form is SIGNED (forms with no signature will not be processed).
Please make sure that your application is complete with supporting documents - otherwise, it will not be processed.
Frequent sections that are not completed when submitting the application in-person include:
- Missing page 2 (only page one was sent in)
- Missing signature
- Missing supporting documents (i.e., documents to prove who has custody of children). These documents are required to ensure the correct person receives the child's distribution.
- Missing contact information.
Please provide current contact information. We are unable to assist applicants who are missing information when their contact number is no longer in service or changed. If you aren't sure if this applies to you, please call the Tobacco Tax team at (250) 748-3196 or email
Incomplete applications cannot be processed, please follow up with the tobacco tax team so you can be sure to receive your distribution.
Please keep your contact information and direct deposit information up to date - it is important for us to be able to keep in contact with our citizens.
Tobacco Tax Application & Information
RELEVANT LINKS:
2026 Tobacco Tax Online Application
2026 Tobacco Tax Printable Application
CONTACT THE TOBACCO TAX TEAM
NEW Tobacco Tax Office: - Unit 208 - 435 Trunk Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 2P5 - (Scotiabank Building)
Administration Building: 5760 Allenby Road, Duncan, B.C. V9L 5J1
Fax: (250) 715-3323
Phone: (250) 748-3196 and ask for the Tobacco Tax Office (ext 1402).
Have questions? Please email: tobtax@cowichantribes.com
2026 Tobacco Tax Distribution Dates
2026 Tobacco Tax amount: TBD
Application Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026
Distribution Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2026
Distribution Location: ** mail and direct deposit only **
Funds not applied for by the final application date will go back into the community distribution.
If you miss the November 13, 2026 deadline for the December 10, 2026 distribution, you can still submit your 2026 Tobacco Tax forms ON OR BEFORE the following dates:
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APPLICATION DEADLINE |
DISTRIBUTION DATE |
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January 8, 2027 |
January 15, 2027 |
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April 2, 2027 |
April 9, 2027 |
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July 9, 2027 |
July 16, 2027 |
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September 3, 2027 |
September 10, 2027 |
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There has been no change to the process or calculation for the tobacco tax distribution. It is based on the tobacco tax collected on the sale of tobacco products sold on reserve and the number of eligible registered citizens.
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37.5% of the tobacco tax collected is allocated to the distribution to the citizens based on the community vote many years ago.
FAQ's
Can I have my funds Direct Deposited?
Yes you can, if you have an account in Canada.
You must provide a void cheque or have your bank fill out a Direct Deposit Form and provide the document to the Tobacco Tax Team. If you fax the document, please make sure to leave a contact number in case any of the information is hard to read, otherwise please scan and email the form to tobtax@cowichantribes.com The form can take up to 5 business days to process, therefore it is up to the member to keep their banking information up to date.