MERRY MONTH OF

Hokitika Guardian, 29 May 1933, Page 8

MERRY MONTH OF

NiANY calls on the taxpayer

May is not a merry month 1 for the taxpayer, The fact that- he. lias to dip his hand deep into his pocket tj •satisfy the demands of the State is not em.-.-ucive to merriment.

The first call on all wage-earners with the exception of women is the payment of the quarterly instalment of the unemployment levy. The five shillings must be' paid by the end of this month. : '•

! At the same time every man and woman over the age of twenty- years must: fill in- a form' making a: declaration of any income, other than wages cr salary which is taxed at' the race (fifV'LfcrjpVthe pound,. Women whose in-, under £co do not have to make. l'ation.Furnishing, the annual return-of income for the Government to tax'; 1 is another problem nuzzling the taxpayer this indnth, although no payment has’ to be made until February, of next year. ■ c . '■

The motor licensing., year ends on May 31, and on June. 1 all ears must bear the new number plates-, n Altogether, the motorist must pay£3 2s"'6d for the privilege of using his car this year. • Registration costs £2, third: party insurance £l, and number plates 2s 6d. Driving licenses must also lie renewed at a cost" of ss. t. 1