SUPER-LAND TAX.
APPEALS FOR REMISSION. REPORT BEING FRAMED. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WELLINGTON, Wednesday. Tlio commission appointed to investigate appeals by landowners against special supertax on land on tlio ground of hardship lias completed its inquiries, and is now framing a final report. The commission comprises Mr. W. ft. Riddcll, 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 aro former Commissioners of Taxes.
Iho commission was first required to report hv February 21, but the hearing of 535 appeals necessitated the taking of a considerable amount of evidence, especially in Canterbury, where tlio great majority of cases originated. It. has previously been indicated that remissions totalling about £IOO.OOO have been recommended and approved by tlio Taxation Department, and that special land tax brought in about £250,000 in additional revenue.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20564, 15 May 1930, Page 10
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