In order to make that determination, a grand jury may issue subpoenas to whoever may have evidence relevant to the grand juryâs investigation. As part of its investigation, the grand jury also has power to compel testimony, including the testimony of a crime victim.
Since income is personal property, as a Registered (or entitled-to-be-registered) Indian, you may also be exempt from paying income tax on income earned on a reserve. For example, Registered Indians who work on a reserve do not pay federal or provincial taxes on their employment income.
Today, we're tackling First Nations taxation! The short answer first. â¢ The Indian Act First Nations tax exemption is very narrow and applies only to personal property and income located on a reserve. â¢ First Nations pay all other taxes not covered by the narrow exemption. Income is considered personal property if it's earned on reserve. Once you work off reserve, that exemption does not apply and you're paying income taxes... even if your employer is situated on the reserve.