Evening journal., 1922-03-16
DELAWAREANS
PAY 100000
TO UNCLE SAM
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Graham stated that despite the in
Grease in the amount OF the exemp-
tions, more returns have been re-
ceived than for the same period last
year" While it is impossible to es-
innate the increase, it is safe to say
that the number will be about one
sixth more than last year.
The rush continued until midnight
last night. The payments up to
this morning had shown a surprising
increase over the totals up TO the
fifteenth last year. Ohcials were
at a loss to account for this, except
nv the theory that taxpayers mad
learned to be more prompt. Wheh
the bigger payments began to come
in through the mails, howeVer-the
payments that are always withheiu
Inn TO the last minute to save inter
est-the figures fell slightly below
last year.
In his statement regarding the
most successful fling period during
his administration OF the Collector
shin. Mr.. Graham attributed this
isolelv to the efficient work of the
members of his loyal force, VINO
worked long hours without com
plant"
In speaking OF the operation OF
the new law. Mr.. Graham explained
few difficulties were encountered as
few of the changes affect that great
mass OF taxpayers. except the eX-
emptions. The boarder changes
and those which affect corporations
, are effective next year he pointed
out. These will not, however affect
the public greatly. either
, An amusing incident was the
! break of the elevator, during the
high point OF the rush. The lift was
quickly repaired however. and con-
r, tinued to carry the steady stream to
o. the third floor. At a late hour this
afternoon. the clerks we're still busy
o opening the mail. In view of this
fact. II will be impossible for few
DAYS to ascertain tke totals paid and
q returns hled. Collector Graham
q stated that his careful estimates
i would come very close to the actual
n figures.
Mr.. Graham surprised his ofiice
O force yesterday by presenting the
4 young women clerks with a dozen
!. large American Beauty roses and
the male members OF his force were
given boxes OF cigars.
% Clerks at the Federal Building Of
- fees while assisting the taNables t'
=. an out their Federal income blank'
n Yesterday and last night also len
their assistance in filling out tn
state blanks for those who had no
- made their State returns. In doinI
:, this work the Federal employees ad
\, ministered oaths tor both the Fed
eral and state taxes and thereb
-, saved the taxables the cost OF sue
NJ oaths
More Time TO File State Returns.
AT the Offices OF state Tax Con
~ missioner NJ. Howard Jester the OF
p. fee force was kept busy today tai
pr ing care OF those who had been ur
able TO make their returns or pa
tho tax yesterday. When the office
at 2 East Ninth street closed at
O'Clock last night, scores who ha
been standing in line we're informe
that they would have to return "a
/, day. The time for hling state re
\ turns has been extended until Mon
day.
, Mr.. Jester says house-to
house canvass will be made not onl
In Wilmington but throughout tn
state. and delinquents will be give
e. Ave days notice TO pay. Every efroi
will be made. he said. to collect IN
A. three dollar hling fee and incom
IN taxes from all who are required b
hi law to pay. and who fail to max
as such payments. IL was announce
= that Attorney General Townsen
p will corporate to tho fullest exter
in forcing delinquents to pay.
IN "The law is plain and my duty
=. set forth" said Mr.. Jester. mo fa'
!, oritism will be shown. The attorney
- general has given assurance that b
"a. will prosecute those who wilful
a., violate the law. II some persons an
'' unable. because OF being out
work. to pay their filing fee at IN
a time, they should come TO me ar
let me know 80 arrangements ca
''S be made for them to pay when the
obtain employment. We have no d.
os sire to take the last crust OF breo
O6 from those who are out OF work. >