State Tax Agreements

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has a tax agreement with the state of Michigan that not only offers benefits to the tribal government, but also its citizens. Citizens are eligible to receive sales tax exemptions on their purchases of gasoline and automobiles. For more information, consult the document or links below. The first is an overview of the tax agreement written by the Pokagon Band. The links are to the official tax agreement between the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and the state of Michigan, and two 2002 amendments, from the Michigan Department of Treasury website.

Contact:

Julie Rodriguez, Staff Accountant

58620 Sink Road

Dowagiac, MI 49047

Phone: (269) 782-8998

Fax: (269) 782-6882

julie.rodriguez@pokagonband-nsn.gov

Gas Station Invoices:

Benton Harbor Marathon

Hartford Citgo

HB Mini Mart

US 12 Liquor and Gas

Sister Lakes Marathon Now Offering Fuel Tax Exemptions to Tribal Citizens

And Other Michigan Tax Agreement Updates

Starting September 1, tribal citizens can receive motor fuel tax exemptions at the Sister Lakes Marathon station, located at 92064 CR 690, across from Myers grocery store, between Dowagiac and Watervliet, Michigan.

The Pokagon Band Finance Department will no longer be able to reimburse any gas receipts that are more than one month old. According to the Tax Agreement (TA) between the tribe and the sate of Michigan, Pokagon Band must report all gas receipt refunds to the state on a timely basis in order to be reimbursed for the monies that the Band pays the gas stations.

Just a reminder, gasoline purchases should be paid for inside the gas stations so that the tax exemption is given at the time of purchase. The only exceptions should be if the gas station attendant informs you that the system is down, or that your card is not working when they attempt to scan it. In these cases, you may bring your receipt to the Pokagon Band Administration office to receive your discount monies. Or you may mail it there and the amount will be added to your next per capita check (and it won’t be taxed). Please be sure to put your enrollment number and sign your name on each receipt submitted.

If you lose your card, you may call the Enrollment Department at (269) 782-8998 as soon as possible to get a replacement. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Julie Rodriguez, (269) 782-8998.