Tax demands

Press, 12 October 1988, Page 18

Tax demands

Sir,—Miss L. M. Lummis (October 3) is correct when she says that Mr de Cleene’s bloodhounds have slipped their leash. Earlier this year I received a demand for additional income tax when I had expected a refund. Fortunately, I had my tax return prepared by an accountant as I was quite unable to understand the superannuation surcharge calculations. My accountant was able to ascertain that I was being overcharged by several hundred dollars and, eventually, I received a refund which was several dollars short of the correct amount. No explanation! No apology! On presenting myself at the tax office and complaining that I had been short-changed, I was assured I

had been refunded the correct amount. I thereon presented them with a letter detailing what I believed to be the correct position. I have since received a letter agreeing I was correct, an apology for this last mistake and a refund of the full amount; no apology or explanation for the original error.—Yours, etc., S. KERR. October 6, 1988.