August 9, 1967 (20 pages)

ae IO ea Income Tax Rates Explained TAX RATE TABLE Higher tax rates, narrower brackets, initiation of a system of tax credits instead of exemptions, and a requirement that large taxpayers file estimates and prepay a portion of their State income tax were the principal personal income tax changes enacted by the Legislature last week. The state personal income tax rates were increased to a maximum of 10 per cent from a previous high of 7 per ‘cent. After an initial bracket of $2,000 at the 1 per cent rate, the brackets were narrowed from $2,500 to $1,500 for each tax rate for single individuals and married individuals filing separate returns, and from $5,000 to $3,000 to taxpayers filing joint returns. The initial bracket for joint returns is $4,000. y The new rates will be included in the instruction booklets mailed to taxpayers later this year. Martin Huff, Executive Officer, said. The installment plan requires a taxpayer to make a prepayment on his 1967 tax of 50 per cent of his 1966 tax liability. This payment is due by Oct. 31, 1967. The prepayment requirement applies only to those taxpayers who paid more than ~ $200 ($100 for married individuals filing separate returns) in State income taxes for 1966. An alternative computation and payment may be made by those who expect their income to decline for 1967 but, regardless of the revised computation, the estimate must be filed by Oct. 31, and the payment must also be made at that time if the ($200 or $100) test is met. A penalty of 10 per cent will be assessed on that amount by which a payment falls short of the amount required to be paid as an esestimate. In addition, interest of 6 per cent per year will be charged on all unpaid amounts. Tax credits have been substituted for the personal and dependent exemptions previously used. Taxpayers subtract their itemized deductions from their gross income, figure their tax on the basis. of the taxable income, and then deduct the appropriate tax credits. Credits included in the bill are $25 for single persons, $50 for married persons and heads of household, $8 each for depaint and an additional 8 each for blind persons. The Franchise Tax Board staff is working on the necessary forms and notices at the present time, Huff said. It is the intent to notify those taxpayers who should file estimates and prepay a portion of their 1967 tax, Huff said, but the lack of such notices does not relieve the taxpayer of his responsibility to comply with the new law. ““<Taxpayers interested in additional information should contact one of the offices of the Franchise Tax Board either by telephone or by letter. Offices are located throughout the State, he said. Peraaons who do not have a branch located nearby can -contact the headquarters office, 1025 P Street, Sacramento, California. Individuals Filing Separate Returns Total Taxable Tax on % on Income Column 1 Excess © aes S$ heus 1 2,000 20 2 3,500 50 3 5,000 95 4 6,500 155 5 8,000 230 6 9,500 320 7 11,000 425 8 12,500 545 9 14,000 680 10 Head of Household Total Taxable Tax on % on Income Column 1 Excess S Sees SB rstieve L 3,000 30 2 4,500 60 3 6,000 105 4 7,500 165 5 9,000 240 6 10,500 330 7 12,000 435 8 13,500 555 9 15,000 690 10 Joint Returns of Married Persons Total Taxable Tax on % on Income Column 1 Excess S sews S ates 1 4,000 40 2 7,000 100 3 10,000 190 4 13,000 310 5 16,009 460 6 19,000 640 7 22,000 850 8 25,000 1,090 9 28,000 1,360 10 Max Rafferty to Speak at Nevada City Max Rafferty, superintendent of public instruction and director of education for the State of California, will be the principal speaker at the “Constitution Day” celebration in Nevada City, the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 10. He will arrive in time to ride in the parade preceding the patriotic ceremonies. Being aware that Rafferty’s services as a speaker are in big demand, the Masons’ “Constitution Day” committee started corresponding with him last January relative to his coming. On May 10 Nevada Lodge No. 13 received a letter confirming his appearance here for Nevada City’s first “Constitution Day” parade and patriotic ceremonies. The committee is indebted to Don Matson for helping make the right contacts. To clear up any doubts about parade entries, Bill Lambert, master of Nevada Lodge, urges all organizations and individuals interested to enter the parade. More than 80 invitations and individuals invitations were mailed out, but no doubt some groups were missed. Patriotism and U.S. History is the main theme, a colonial touch is desirable, but anything of public interest is most welcome. Anydne desiring a parade entry form or further information may call Bill Lambert at 2652878. Mrs. John Elliott and Retha Downey of the Captain John Oldham Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution are cooperating with the Masons in sponsoring this event. Kuchel’s Views on Wiretap WASHINGTON — U. S., Senator Thomas H. Kuchel has announced that he favors antiwiretap legislation, but that such laws “must not prevent law enforcement authorities throughout the United States from using certain investigative techniques necessary for proper enforcement of the law.” In a statement introduced with letters into the Congressional Record, the senior senator from California said that he wanted to curb “the promiscuous and unconstitutional use” of electric eavesdropping devices. A bill to curb wiretapping and eavesdropping is currently pending in the House of Representatives. But Kuchel also noted the growing crime rate and “the terror that strikes at the heart of major cities throughout America today” as a reflection of “crime in its most destructive form.” Citing the need for a balance between the interests of privacy and the needs of law enforcement, Kuchel said it can be acheived “by allowing law enforcement officers the continued use of electronic investigative techniques permitted under the Constitution, with full protection of citizens’ rights by such safegruards as court approval.” Kuchel termed such a compromise “one step forward” against crime. Kuchel introduced into the Congressional Record a copy of letter from Evelle J. younof letter from Evelle J. Younger, District Attorney of Los Angeles County, which supported an anti-wiretap bill for the sake of privacy, “if drafted in such a way as not to prohibit police practices which would otherwise be lawful, and which are not undue invasions. of an individual’s privacy.” The police practices which Younger mentions include recording or intercepting conversation “with the consent of one of the parties” in such cases as kidnap ransom requeststhey also include a provision that “in certain serious cases a court order can be obtained by law enforcement agencies to intercept telephonic communication without the consent of either party.” Kuchel responded to Younger that he would “support legislation to protect the privacy of the public only if it does not unduly limit the activities of legitimate and effective law enforcement.” Access Road to Be Constructed Congressman Harold T. “Bizz” Johnson, representing Placer and Nevada Counties, today am:ounced the award of a U.S. Army Engineer Contract for consturction of an access road to the Martis Creek Reservoir near Truckee. , The G & T Construction Company of Sacramento, will do the work for $179,000. The work consists of clearing the roadway and surfacing the roadway and parking areas. Chappie Bill Is Approved The Senate has approved . naa of a bill by Assemlyman Eugene Chappie (RCool), chairman of the Assembly Social Welfare Committee, designed ultimately to save the state $6 1/4 million annually in payments for attendant care services to public assistance recipients. The measure, AB 1327, offers a plan for more efficient use of state and county funds for supervised care for recipients of Old Age Security . and Aid to the Disabled. Simultaneously, it creates a source of employment for capable public aid recipients. The bill provides for the improvement and expansion of home-care services for aged or disabled welfare beneficiaries, preventing the necessity for removing these persons from their own homes and placing them in institutions at a substantially greater cost. In addition, the State Department of Social Welfare is directed to develop homemaker service programs for the training and employment of able-bodied recipients to carry out homecare duties for shut-ins ata reasonable cost. In commenting on the bill, Assemblyman Chappie stated, “This will mean a two-way attack on reducing the cost of public assistance: first, by offering employment to qualified recipients, and second, by reduc the cost of services to those incapacitated recipients.” The bulk of state cost reduction will result from a shift in the type of financing involved. The federal government presently reimburses the state for 50% of the cost of attendants employed by recipients. Under the new program, they will pay 75% of the cost of employing homemakers to handle these responsibilities. This will reduce state expense by over $6 million a year. Sculpture at California Fair SACRAMENTO-Art fanciers and interested visitors will have a chance to see sculpturing in action during the California State ‘ Fair’s 12-day run, Aug. 30-Sept. 10. Noted artist Bob Fullerton of Sacramento has been scheduled by the State Fair’s board of directors to sculpt a giant seal of the State of California out of a solid block of redwood donated by the redwood industry of California. Fullerton will begin his task the first day of the fair, and he says that he will finish it it by the last day of the fair, Sunday, Sept. 10. He will carve the seal in an active artist’s colony adjacent to the fair’s art building. Other activities taking place in the area include pottery making, sketching and jewelry making. Besides the traditional art awards winner’s paintings, the state’s top photographs of 1967 and many handcrafted jewelry pieces will afl on display during the air.

ae IO ea Income Tax Rates Explained TAX RATE TABLE Higher tax rates, narrower brackets, initiation of a system of tax credits instead of exemptions, and a requirement that large taxpayers file estimates and prepay a portion of their State income tax were the principal personal income tax changes enacted by the Legislature last week. The state personal income tax rates were increased to a maximum of 10 per cent from a previous high of 7 per ‘cent. After an initial bracket of $2,000 at the 1 per cent rate, the brackets were narrowed from $2,500 to $1,500 for each tax rate for single individuals and married individuals filing separate returns, and from $5,000 to $3,000 to taxpayers filing joint returns. The initial bracket for joint returns is $4,000. y The new rates will be included in the instruction booklets mailed to taxpayers later this year. Martin Huff, Executive Officer, said. The installment plan requires a taxpayer to make a prepayment on his 1967 tax of 50 per cent of his 1966 tax liability. This payment is due by Oct. 31, 1967. The prepayment requirement applies only to those taxpayers who paid more than ~ $200 ($100 for married individuals filing separate returns) in State income taxes for 1966. An alternative computation and payment may be made by those who expect their income to decline for 1967 but, regardless of the revised computation, the estimate must be filed by Oct. 31, and the payment must also be made at that time if the ($200 or $100) test is met. A penalty of 10 per cent will be assessed on that amount by which a payment falls short of the amount required to be paid as an esestimate. In addition, interest of 6 per cent per year will be charged on all unpaid amounts. Tax credits have been substituted for the personal and dependent exemptions previously used. Taxpayers subtract their itemized deductions from their gross income, figure their tax on the basis. of the taxable income, and then deduct the appropriate tax credits. Credits included in the bill are $25 for single persons, $50 for married persons and heads of household, $8 each for depaint and an additional 8 each for blind persons. The Franchise Tax Board staff is working on the necessary forms and notices at the present time, Huff said. It is the intent to notify those taxpayers who should file estimates and prepay a portion of their 1967 tax, Huff said, but the lack of such notices does not relieve the taxpayer of his responsibility to comply with the new law. ““<Taxpayers interested in additional information should contact one of the offices of the Franchise Tax Board either by telephone or by letter. Offices are located throughout the State, he said. Peraaons who do not have a branch located nearby can -contact the headquarters office, 1025 P Street, Sacramento, California. Individuals Filing Separate Returns Total Taxable Tax on % on Income Column 1 Excess © aes S$ heus 1 2,000 20 2 3,500 50 3 5,000 95 4 6,500 155 5 8,000 230 6 9,500 320 7 11,000 425 8 12,500 545 9 14,000 680 10 Head of Household Total Taxable Tax on % on Income Column 1 Excess S Sees SB rstieve L 3,000 30 2 4,500 60 3 6,000 105 4 7,500 165 5 9,000 240 6 10,500 330 7 12,000 435 8 13,500 555 9 15,000 690 10 Joint Returns of Married Persons Total Taxable Tax on % on Income Column 1 Excess S sews S ates 1 4,000 40 2 7,000 100 3 10,000 190 4 13,000 310 5 16,009 460 6 19,000 640 7 22,000 850 8 25,000 1,090 9 28,000 1,360 10 Max Rafferty to Speak at Nevada City Max Rafferty, superintendent of public instruction and director of education for the State of California, will be the principal speaker at the “Constitution Day” celebration in Nevada City, the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 10. He will arrive in time to ride in the parade preceding the patriotic ceremonies. Being aware that Rafferty’s services as a speaker are in big demand, the Masons’ “Constitution Day” committee started corresponding with him last January relative to his coming. On May 10 Nevada Lodge No. 13 received a letter confirming his appearance here for Nevada City’s first “Constitution Day” parade and patriotic ceremonies. The committee is indebted to Don Matson for helping make the right contacts. To clear up any doubts about parade entries, Bill Lambert, master of Nevada Lodge, urges all organizations and individuals interested to enter the parade. More than 80 invitations and individuals invitations were mailed out, but no doubt some groups were missed. Patriotism and U.S. History is the main theme, a colonial touch is desirable, but anything of public interest is most welcome. Anydne desiring a parade entry form or further information may call Bill Lambert at 2652878. Mrs. John Elliott and Retha Downey of the Captain John Oldham Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution are cooperating with the Masons

in sponsoring this event. Kuchel’s Views on Wiretap WASHINGTON — U. S., Senator Thomas H. Kuchel has announced that he favors antiwiretap legislation, but that such laws “must not prevent law enforcement authorities throughout the United States from using certain investigative techniques necessary for proper enforcement of the law.” In a statement introduced with letters into the Congressional Record, the senior senator from California said that he wanted to curb “the promiscuous and unconstitutional use” of electric eavesdropping devices. A bill to curb wiretapping and eavesdropping is currently pending in the House of Representatives. But Kuchel also noted the growing crime rate and “the terror that strikes at the heart of major cities throughout America today” as a reflection of “crime in its most destructive form.” Citing the need for a balance between the interests of privacy and the needs of law enforcement, Kuchel said it can be acheived “by allowing law enforcement officers the continued use of electronic investigative techniques permitted under the Constitution, with full protection of citizens’ rights by such safegruards as court approval.” Kuchel termed such a compromise “one step forward” against crime. Kuchel introduced into the Congressional Record a copy of letter from Evelle J. younof letter from Evelle J. Younger, District Attorney of Los Angeles County, which supported an anti-wiretap bill for the sake of privacy, “if drafted in such a way as not to prohibit police practices which would otherwise be lawful, and which are not undue invasions. of an individual’s privacy.” The police practices which Younger mentions include recording or intercepting conversation “with the consent of one of the parties” in such cases as kidnap ransom requeststhey also include a provision that “in certain serious cases a court order can be obtained by law enforcement agencies to intercept telephonic communication without the consent of either party.” Kuchel responded to Younger that he would “support legislation to protect the privacy of the public only if it does not unduly limit the activities of legitimate and effective law enforcement.” Access Road to Be Constructed Congressman Harold T. “Bizz” Johnson, representing Placer and Nevada Counties, today am:ounced the award of a U.S. Army Engineer Contract for consturction of an access road to the Martis Creek Reservoir near Truckee. , The G & T Construction Company of Sacramento, will do the work for $179,000. The work consists of clearing the roadway and surfacing the roadway and parking areas. Chappie Bill Is Approved The Senate has approved . naa of a bill by Assemlyman Eugene Chappie (RCool), chairman of the Assembly Social Welfare Committee, designed ultimately to save the state $6 1/4 million annually in payments for attendant care services to public assistance recipients. The measure, AB 1327, offers a plan for more efficient use of state and county funds for supervised care for recipients of Old Age Security . and Aid to the Disabled. Simultaneously, it creates a source of employment for capable public aid recipients. The bill provides for the improvement and expansion of home-care services for aged or disabled welfare beneficiaries, preventing the necessity for removing these persons from their own homes and placing them in institutions at a substantially greater cost. In addition, the State Department of Social Welfare is directed to develop homemaker service programs for the training and employment of able-bodied recipients to carry out homecare duties for shut-ins ata reasonable cost. In commenting on the bill, Assemblyman Chappie stated, “This will mean a two-way attack on reducing the cost of public assistance: first, by offering employment to qualified recipients, and second, by reduc the cost of services to those incapacitated recipients.” The bulk of state cost reduction will result from a shift in the type of financing involved. The federal government presently reimburses the state for 50% of the cost of attendants employed by recipients. Under the new program, they will pay 75% of the cost of employing homemakers to handle these responsibilities. This will reduce state expense by over $6 million a year. Sculpture at California Fair SACRAMENTO-Art fanciers and interested visitors will have a chance to see sculpturing in action during the California State ‘ Fair’s 12-day run, Aug. 30-Sept. 10. Noted artist Bob Fullerton of Sacramento has been scheduled by the State Fair’s board of directors to sculpt a giant seal of the State of California out of a solid block of redwood donated by the redwood industry of California. Fullerton will begin his task the first day of the fair, and he says that he will finish it it by the last day of the fair, Sunday, Sept. 10. He will carve the seal in an active artist’s colony adjacent to the fair’s art building. Other activities taking place in the area include pottery making, sketching and jewelry making. Besides the traditional art awards winner’s paintings, the state’s top photographs of 1967 and many handcrafted jewelry pieces will afl on display during the air.