SUBMISSIONS TO LAND TAX HAS BEEN EXTENDED

Issued by: The Tax Commission

TAX COMMISSION MEDIA STATEMENT NO.16

31 OCTOBER 1996

The Land Tax Sub-Committee of the Tax Commission has announced that in view of public interest, the date for submissions on the question of a land tax has been extended to 29 November 1996.

The Sub-Committee has pointed out that the scope of its investigation is limited to land in rural areas and it is not envisaged that any such tax would be imposed in addition to municipal rates.

All submissions should be forwarded to:-

The Secretary, Tax Commission Private Bag X349, PRETORIA, 0001

Faxes can be sent to (012) 323-2917.

Copies of the discussion document are obtainable from the same address. The contact person is Mrs A van Lier, telephone (012) 315-5833