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The result of the Department's operations during the year is shown by statements (а) and (b) hereunder: — (a) Statement op Receipts for tee Year ended 31st March, 1947 £ £ Registration fee (arrears) .. .. .. .. .. 19,697 Social security charge on income (Is. 6d. in the pound) — Charge on salary and wages .. .. .. 13,519,800 Charge on income Other than salary and wages .. 8,864,084 I 22,383,884 £22,403,581 (б) Statement of Exemptions granted from Payment of the Combined Charge on the Grounds of Hardship Number of exemptions granted in whole or in part .. .. .. 709 Amount of social security charge and national security tax remitted .. £10,215 F. G. Oborn, Commissioner of Taxes.

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By Authority: E. Y. Paul, Government Printer, Wellington.—1947.

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