Tax Commission History

• August 1990-Cherokee Nation Tax Commission was established.
• Purpose is to raise revenues in a fair and efficient manner.
• Fall of 1992 the Cherokee Nation compacted with the state of Oklahoma. (Tribal/State Tobacco Compact)
• 1998 the Cherokee Nation Tax commission began collecting a 3% retail sales tax from retail smoke shops and other tribally owned businesses.
• January 15, 2001 the Cherokee Nation Council enacted the Cherokee Nation Motor Vehicle Licensing and Tax Code. (LA#01-01)
• October 29, 2001, at 8:30 AM the doors to Cherokee Nation Tag Office officially opened.
• July 2002 began offering Citizen tags, (novelty tags) to all tribal members.
• September 30, 2002 the Cherokee Nation compacted with the state of Oklahoma. (Tribal/State Motor Vehicle Compact)