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1904. NEW ZEALAND

INCOME-TAX (RETURNS RELATIVE TO).

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the 29th October, 1903. Ordered. " That there be laid before this House a return showing the number of persons or companies paying income-tax on incomes (1) between £300 and £400, (2) between £400 and £500, (3) between £500 and £700, (4) between £700 and £1,000, (5) between £1,000 and £1.500, (6) between £1,500 and £2,000, (7) between £2,000 and £3,000. (8) between £3,000 and £4,000, (9) between £4,000 and £5,000, (10) over £5,000."—(Mr. Laurknson.)

Numbek of persons and companies paying income-tax : — £ £ Number. 1. On incomes between 300 and 400 ... ... ... 2,211 2. „ 400 „ 500 ... ... ... 1,287 3. „ 500 „ 700 ... ... ... 1,238 4. „ 700 „ 1,000 882 5. „ 1,000 „ 1,500 ... ... ... 529 6. ~ 1,500 „ 2,000 ... ... ... 218 7. „ 2,000 „ 3,000 ... ... ... ' 195 8. „ 3,000 „ 4,000 ... ... ... 104 9. „ 4,000 „ 5,000 ... ... ... 49 10. On incomes over 5,000 ... ... .. ... 170 John McGowan, ■ Land and Income Tax Department, Commissioner of Taxes Wellington, 28th June, 1904. Approximate Cost of Paper. — Preparation, uot Kiven ; printing (1,425 copies), 18b. 6d.

By Authority: John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—l9o4. Pnct 3d.