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Show THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1973 Page Eight Revenue Service Introduces '7 3 Individual Income Tax Forms Utah taxpayers will find a number of time saving improve ments on 1073 individual income tax returns as well as simplified and shortened instructions. Describing the long form 1040 and the short form 1040A, which are now being prinetd, Roland V. Wise estimated that over 400,000 individual returns would be filed in Utah for 1973. Taxpayers in Utah listed 380,000 returns fen 1072. Steps taken by the IRS to improve tax forms should enable many taxpayers to complete their returns with less difficulty and in less time than last year. So that taxpayers can file early and receive refunds in less time than those filing closer to the April 15 due date, Mr. .Wise urged employers to distribute W-- 2 withholding forms as soon for 1973 genas possible. W-2- s ' erally must be distributed by Jan. 31, 1074. Most taxpayers who file in January receive their refunds in four to five weeks, while later filers may have to wait eight weeks or longer because of the greater volume of returns received. The major improvement in the tax forms are: Elimination of Schedule B for reporting details of dividends or interest. Elimination of the requirement to list contributions for which 1973 the taxpayer has cancelled check or receipt; Elimination of the requirement to list name and dates for claiming payments to doctors, dentists and hospitals; Reduction in the number of revenue sharing questions to one single item; and Elimination of income limitation for filing the 1040 A short form. Taxpayers will also find two lines on their returns relating to the 1976 Presidential Election Campaign Fund checkoff: one line permitting them to check off for 1973, the other providing a second opportunity to those who failed to check off their '72 returns and now wish to do so. In discussing the instructions fer 1973 returns, Mr. Wise said the IRS has not only shortened the instruction but has rewritten much of the material in easier to understand language. This should enable more taxpayers than before to prepare their own returns. . employee. If this trend continues unabated by the beginning of the next century, the year 2000, for every worker in the private sector there will be one in the public sector. (Continued from page 1) ism for revenue. In Utah, tourism is one of the leading industries in the state, he said. Such states present a different problem than those whose economy are not dependent on the tourist industry and, as such, need special consideration for fuel allocation. For this reason, the Governor of Utah and other governors may well wish to seek exemption from an energy conservation plan proposed by the President, he wrote. Owens sent the chairman a report done by Utah State University which examines the relative importance of tourism to the economies of all 50 states. The Senate failed to recognize tourism as a major industry. It is important that the House change the bill, or Utah and several other states are going to be at a disadvantage. If recreation is excluded from consideration from fuel and energy allocations, as the Senate bill declares, it will wreak havoc in our state, said Owens. 17-pa- ge . Who Will Finance County's Local Modernization Study? rector Pete Grundfossen said that there are three alternatives. 1. Use the 16 mill limit state law for county government, but Salt Continual Growth of Employees for U.S. At the turn of the century, government employed less than one million persons and there were approximately 26 persons employed in the private sector for every one employed in the public sector, says the United States Chamber of Commerce. By 1972 the picture had altered drastically. Government had grown approximately five times as past as employment in the private sector and there were then only 5.1 persons employed in the private sector for every one civilian government Owens Asks Equal T reatment on Tourism In Emergency Bill Pete Grundfossen Study Director The Salt Lake County Modernization Committee Study noted this week that money to run a consolidated county government probably will total the amount needed to run the separate governments at least to Lake County is scratching to run its own day to day operation at the present 13.1 mill levy and boosting it all the way to the limit would add less than $3 million more. 2. Use the 35 mill limit approved for cities, and chance losing the election next November because residents of the unincorporated area fear the new government will raise taxes sharply. 3. Trust county council, heart of the new system, to set a realistic limit. This alternative is the one which the commission members see as symbolizes the independence of Salt Lake County from the rest of the state. Time and time again, Mr. Grundfossen says, that the philosophy of the charters finanical procedure section is, Tell them what to do, but not how to do ... Holbrook Announces Candidacy For United States Senate Seat (Continued from page 1) , tion. In the meantime, social programs cannot be abandoned. The people of this country will, with strong leadership, make any sacrifice necessary to make our economy and politics serve their proper functions. No decision that I would make will ever be made on the basis of the vested interests of any narrow group at the sacrifice of the people as a whole. Is believe that Congress has fallen short in its service to the people. Our well intentioned members of Congress have grapple with the problems of our times, but, in my view, these efforts have been less than successful, This shortcoming is attributable to the failure of Congress to efficiently organize itself so that it can deal effectively and expeditiously with the problems of our nation. A great nation such as ours is capable of anticipating shortages, inflation and social ills, and acting effectively upon them so that crises are avoided. know that rampant inflathe tion, energy crisis, environmental problems, our deteriorating relations with other members of the world community, the imbalance of power between the legislative and executive branch, and the current distrust in elected officials can be overcome. But to accomplish this we must work together with the I same sense of dedication and commitment that raised this country from a group of thirteen colonies to a nation which all freedom loving peoples in the world look to for moral leadership. Our problems are great, but we have survived greater difficulties in the past. We can and will solve our current problems and with faith and confidence in our basic mission, we can rise to new levels of fulfillment and achievement in our do sot make a Win, under State Law your estate may be split up in a way that actually causes hardship to the voy ones you want most to protect. You cuit leave your estate to the individuals you wish provided you make a WUL Do it rum! See an attorney and make a Wffl that carries out your wishes for your family. His modest fee is a wise investment! I I, i LMiiiA aaii gmrmTRV nyrrrra a a - 1 Succumbs Attorney, H. H. Lake Hal-ida- y Salt Attorney died this past week at the 73. of age Mr. Halliday specialized in corporate law and he founded the law firm of Halliday and Halliday with two sons in 1951. He previously practiced law in Chicago. He was a member of the IlliI hope the citizens of Utah in nois and Utah State Bars and the coming campaign will look also served as a deputy in the favorably upon my endeavor Salt Lake County Attorneys and allow me to lead in helping United Way to Continue Drive In Effort to Reach $2 Million Goal Ken-neco- If yon H. H. Halliday, S.L. society. start. it But the question the Study When asked how about asking Commission is asking itself is, the legislature to set the levy whos going to set a levy limit for a consolidated county just on property taxes to finance that as it does for cities and counties, As United Ways 1973 fund total? members of the drive the of the many reached its target concluAt the present time Study Di- - Study Commission see that as sion this week, Campaign chairabdication of the home rule that man James tt E. Petersen of The the proposal would give. the Copper Corp., pledged council would be responsive to drive will continue in an effort the pressure of the citizens. to reach nearer the $2.2 million The good sense of the County Council and the pressure from goal. to 30 were re- Will the State decide who inherits your property? achieve new and lasting progress. Don Holbrook has been a political leader in Utah for over two decades. He served as Executive Secretary of the State Democratic Party for ten years. He has been the chairman of at least eight major political committees. In addition, he was the campaign manager for Governor Rampton twice and Utah Campaign Manager for Senator Mus-kie- s Presidential Campaign. Mr. Holbrook is a managing partner of one of Utah's major law firms. He represents some of Utah's significant business, farm and consumer interests. He has held the office of bar president and the chairman of five prominent Bar committees. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Utah Cooperative Association and Kearns-Tribun- e Corporation and on the Board of Advisors of Mountain Bell. In civic affairs Dons activities have ranged from president for eight years of a consumer cooperative to various offices with higher education. He has been chairman of the Board of ' Regents of the University of Utah and resigned as chairman of the Utah State Board of Higher Education to run for the U.S. Senate. Don is well known in Utah as a speaker and has delivered a number of major addresses, especially at political conventions and graduation ceremonies. Nov. Pledges the public will be the levy limat $1.5 million or 68 per it. Mr. Grundfossen emphasizes ported that any other thinking isnt con- cent of the goal. Were running a little besistent with the thrust of the hind, so were redoubling our charter so far. on that last 32 percent, Santa Claus, Superstar efforts because thats how much money our agencies actually need to Themes Training effectively perform the services School Yule Program to the community, he said. Santa Claus, Superstar is He said that one reason concoming to Utah State Training tributions are lagging is that School in American Fork Dec several of the areas large com18, 19 and 20. The traditional panies launched their employee Christmas production by chil campaigns later than usual and dren residing at the school will are yet to be heard from. be nresented daily at 1:30 and Projections based upon the 7:00 p.m. current rate of giving indicate The program will be presented final collections at between $1.8 in the school auditorium. The and $1.9 million, possibly enough public is invited to attend anc revenue for the United Ways there is no admission fee. 50 agencies to provide services Members of the Utah State at nearly the same level as durLegislature and their families ing the past year, but considerhave been invited to attend the ably short of their actual needs Wednesday, Dec. 19, evening computed at present growth rates, he said. performance, Mr. Petersen praised the hundreds of United Way volunteers canvasing 10,000 area businesses and organizations as the most dedicated people I have ever worked with and said they have no intention of giving up just because the official Nov. 30 closing date has over-take- n them. We have been heartened by a general trend toward significantly higher individual contributions, but dismayed by a lack of consistency in the giving patterns of some sectors of employment. The United Way benefits the entire community and deserves the support of the entire community. If each citizen of Salt Lake, South Davis or Tooele counties would respond by supporting the United Way with a contribution, we could reach our actual need goal of $2.2 million in a very short time. The United Way is the new name (since May 1973) of the former Utah United Funds. The volunteer organization raises money for 50 social welfare agencies in Salt Lake, Tooele, and South Davis Counties in one annual fund drive. |