ACTION DEFENDED
Seizure Of Bank Deposits
J ' CANBERRA, June 16. v The Government had no intention of reviewing the powers, of the taxation authorities, said the Federal Treasurer, Mr. Chifley. He was commenting on criticism of the seizure by the Taxation Department of money in the private bank accounts of people suspected of tax defaults. „ rI Mr. Chifley said the powers of the Taxation Commissioner had been the same for 25 years, and he saw no reason to interfere with them. The power to seize private funds to meet tax assessments was frequently used. The Taxation Department considered this action was necessary to prevent money alleged to be owing to the department from being disposed of during protracted litigation. The taxpayer had the right of appeal to the court for the repay'nient of money wrongfully retained.
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Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 223, 17 June 1944, Page 8
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136ACTION DEFENDED Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 223, 17 June 1944, Page 8
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