BIG TAX ROUND-UP.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 409, 16 April 1937, Page 2

BIG TAX ROUND-UP.

i 0 Tips, Gifts and Gardens. London, March 27. Tips, Christmas boxes and garden allotments are among the sources of income which are being carefully sifted by income tax officials in England, and inquiries are being sent to all kinds of people. A London the-, efre manager has received a letter asking for an estimate of the amouiV. of 'tips received by his stage-door keeper. Hotels and clubs ar e asked tor similar information about employees, an/d many lrj r g e firms are requested to supply lists of Christmas boxes paid /bo their staffs. An engine-driver in the north of England who makes a few pounds from 'the- produce of three allotments, has received an official request for an estimate of his profit for tax purposes. People who let apantments, too, a re being rounded up for the first time. A small re'tail (tobacconist has had to state exactly the number of cigare/ttes smoked by himself and his wife.