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 Information
When filling out the forms make sure that your Band number, birth date, address, phone numbers are all correct and your form is SIGNED (forms with no signature will not be processed).
Please make sure that your application is complete with supporting documents before coming in - otherwise, it will not be processed.
The Tobacco Tax Form can be completed online, or printed and filled out by hand.
They can be mailed or dropped off at the following location:
Lands (Lulumexun) Building: 5762 Allenby Road, Duncan, B.C. V9L 5J1
Or fax to 250-715-3323
Have questions? Please email: tobtax@cowichantribes.com
2022 TOBACCO TAX DISTRIBUTION DATES
2022 Tobacco Tax amount: $347.15 per person
Application Deadline: November 18, 2022
Distribution Date: December 7, 2022
Distribution Location: ** mail and direct deposit only **
Funds not applied for by the date will go back into the community distribution.
If you missed the November 18, 2022 deadline for the December 7, 2022 distribution, you can still submit your 2022 Tobacco Tax forms ON OR BEFORE the following dates:
| APPLICATION DEADLINE | DISTRIBUTION DATE |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| July 7, 2023 | July 14, 2023 |
| Sept 8, 2023 | Sept 15, 2023 |
2022 Tobacco Tax Forms
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.
We received feedback that a confirmation email would also be helpful. We have added this feature based on applicant feedback.
Updated October 5, 2022
IMPORTANT - TOBACCO TAX INFORMATION
If you have not sent in your direct deposit form as of November 10, 2022 there is no guarantee that your money can be direct deposited for Tobacco Tax December 7, 2022 distribution.
Multiple incomplete tobacco tax applications have been faxed in. The following are the reasons for them being incomplete:
- Missing page 2 (only page one was faxed in)
- Missing a signature
- Missing supporting documents such as documents to prove who has custody of children. These documents are required to ensure the correct person receives the child's distribution.
Please ensure you provide current contact information. We are unable to assist applicants regarding the missing information when their contact number is no longer in service. If you aren't sure if this applies to you, please call the Tobacco Tax team 236-800-4023 or email
Incomplete applications cannot be processed, please follow up with the tobacco tax team so you can be sure to receive your distribution on December 7, 2022.
Please always keep your contact information up to date - it is important for us to be able to keep in contact with our membership.
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.