SUPER-TAX ON LAND
HARDSHIP INVESTIGATIONS GOMPLEIE I Special to the ‘ Star.’] WELLINGTON, May 13. The commission appointed to investigate appeals by landowners against the special super-tax on land on the ground of hardship has completed its inquiries, and is now framing its final report. The commission comprises Mr W. G. Riddell, a former stipendiary magistrate, who is chairman, Mr D. G. Clark, representing the Government, and Mr A. E. Fowler, representing the farming community. The last two members are former Commissioners of Taxes. ■ The commission was first required to report by February 21, but the hearing of 585 appeals necessitated taking a considerable amount of evidence, especially in Canterbury, where the great majority of cases originated. It has previously been indicated that remissions totalling about £IOO,OOO have been recommended and approved by the Taxing Department, and that the special land taxj brought in about £250,000 of additional revenue.
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Evening Star, Issue 20483, 14 May 1930, Page 3
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148SUPER-TAX ON LAND Evening Star, Issue 20483, 14 May 1930, Page 3
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