SOCIAL SECURITY

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume XXXI, Issue 8838, 30 October 1942, Page 2

SOCIAL SECURITY

TAX DUE NOVEMBER 1 5/- REGISTRATION FEE In this issue appears an intimation from the Commissioner of Taxes that an instalment of the combined Social Security and National Security tax on income other than salaries or wages derived during the year ended March 31, 1942, falls due on November 1. All such income derived by male and female persons (including natives), sixteen years-of age or over, also by those companies not specifically exempted and by trustees whether or not the beneficiaries are entitled to receive the income during the income year is subject to -the charge. A penalty of 10% is payable on any amount not paid within one month following the due date, Income other than salary or wages derived by a person in receipt of a war pension in respect of his total disablement through service in the 1914-1919 war is exempt from the charge. Monetary benefits from the Social Security Fund are also exempt. On November 1, an instalment of the Registration Fee (5/-), also becomes payable by all -male persons, including natives, twfenty years of age or over and all such persons must pay the fee or establish the right to exemption. Persons entitled to exemption including those in receipt of an age benefit from the Social Security Fund and who are not in receipt of any other income are reminded that they may be held liable for payment of the instalment unless a claim for exemption is completed and presented with the coupon-book at a money-order office within seven days after the last day for payment of that instalment. Failure to pay renders defaulters liable, on summary conviction to a fine of £5. In addition, a penalty of sixpence per month with a maximum penalty of 2s 6d for each instalment automatically accrues if payment is not. made within one month following the due date. Persons who attain the age of sixteen years are reminded of their obligations to register under the Social Security Act within one month of their sixteenth birthday and to obtain possession of a coupon-book. Neglect to do so within the time allowed is an offence, and is punishable on conviction by a fine of £SO.