An easier way to pay tax on time
THE high season for paying tax will arrive soon
after the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Banks and financial institutions used to offer various forms of apparently generous tax loans for
taxpayers this time last year. However, after the turmoil in the financial market, banks and institutions
are hesitant to do the same this year.
Those who are used to taking out loans to pay taxes must plan ahead to avoid late payment and
the 5 per cent surcharge penalty. But if you have joined the "Pay-As-You-Earn" Scheme offered to all
serving civil servants by the Inland Revenue Department, you will not have the same problem.
The "Pay-As-You-earn" Scheme helps civil servants to plan their tax payment well in advance.
Should you wish to participate, all you have to do is to fill out a copy of the GF 605 obtainable at the
General Registry of your unit. By spending only a few minutes to complete the form, you can leave all
the hassle of tax payment behind.
The Inland Revenue Department will automatically deduct from your payroll a sum specified by
you (minimum $300 and at multiples of $50 afterwards) on a monthly basis.
One month before the due date of your tax payment, the Inland Revenue Department will send
you a notification enlisting your savings and interests to let you know whether you have the money to
settle your tax bill. The Inland Revenue Department will automatically deduct money from your account
to pay the taxes on the due date.
The current interest rate for the Scheme was adjusted on 1 December 1997 from 4.8 per cent to
6.25 per cent, which is higher than that for savings accounts.
The "Pay As You Earn" Scheme enables you to settle your tax bill on time and helps you to avoid
the need of pooling to pay the taxes on short notice. However, you have to make careful calculations for
the sum of money to be deducted. You need to take into consideration your annual salary adjustment,
changes in your taxable income and exemptions.
Should you wish to make any enquiries on the "Pay-As-You-Earn" Scheme, please feel free to
contact the Tax Reserve Certificates Section, Inland Revenue Department: 2549-3127, or the Staff
Relations Hotline: 2866-7519.
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New Police Safety Protector Open for Enrolment Now!
The New Police Safety Protector was introduced to the Force in September 1997. As of 1 December, there are now over 500 members taking part in the scheme.
Special features include:
FREE additional cover of HK$100,000 for accidental death on duty;
FREE additional cover, the selected Benefit will automatically be increased by 5 per cent for five consecutive years, up to a maximum of 25 per cent of the original Principal Sum Insured;
24-hour worldwide coverage including on-duty period;
Flexible benefit arrangements to cater for both government and private hospital expenses;
Optional family and parents coverage for your spouse, children and parents.
You can enjoy HK$500,000 accident cover for just HK$20 per month.
Accident Cover Table
| Benefit (HK$) | Monthly Premium (HK$) |
| Individual | Individual and Spouse | Family |
| 500,000 | 20 | 38 | 40 |
| 1,000,000 | 40 | 76 | 80 |
| 1,500,000 | 75 | 145 | 150 |
| 2,000,000 | 100 | 210 | 220 |
Don't miss this chance - enrol now to get comprehensive protection for you and your family.
Brochures are available in all Police Stations and offices of Personnel Service Branch.
For enquiries call the AIU Hotline: 2832-1598, or Personnel Service Branch Headquarters: 2804-1111.
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FORCE holiday bungalow accommodation is available from December 17 - 12 January for Gazetted and Inspectorate officers and their civilian counterparts as follows:
Hoi Fu Fa Yuen, P3 in Macau, Dec 17-24, 29-31, Jan 1-12
Casa Pearl Terrace in Macau, Dec 17-24, 29-31, Jan 1-2, 5-12
Casa Sagres in Macau, Dec 17-24, 28-31, Jan 1-12
Hellen Garden in Macau, Dec 17-22, 28-31, Jan 3-12
Ham Tin No.10 1/F in Pui O, Dec 20-24, 29-30, Jan 1-12
Accommodation after 13 January 1998 will be allocated by ballot. For reservations, apply to Personnel Services Branch Holiday Facilities Unit at 2804-1135. Applicants please use the new application forms (Rev 97). You cannot apply for more than one bungalow during the same period.
The following hotels are offering accommodation at reduced rates for Force members:
Mandarin Oriental Macau (800-967338)
New World Emperor Hotel Macau (2731-3488)
Hotel Sintra (2546-6944)
Holiday Inn Macau (800-965646)
Forum Hotel Shenzhen (2866-7699)
Shenzhen Century Plaza Hotel (2598-0363)
Guangzhou Hai Tao Hotel (2311-2283); and
Gold Coast Hotel (2452-8888)
Interested colleagues should obtain a letter of introduction from
the Personnel Services Branch Holiday Facilities Unit and contact the hotels
directly for reservations.
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POLICE OFFICERS' CLUB
Change Your POC Car
Park Label Now!!!
All members are reminded that with effect from 1 December 97, the new POC car park labels
will be available for application.
Members are reminded that their vehicle registration document must be supplied either by fax
or in person.
The price of the cat park label remains unchanged at $30 per vehicle.
New World Wines
POC presents the opportunity to taste free samples of new world wines in the reading room in
Friday 19 December between 5 and 8pm. Call the POC reception on 2591-1911/12 and leave your
name and the number of guests you will be bringing.
The Christmas Eve Family Fun Party
This year families are encouraged to attend as there is special entertainment for the children
such as a magic show, balloon twisters, dancing, lucky draws for both adults and children and much
Tickets are on sale now at $490 per adult and $250 per child. The evening begins at 7:30pm with
cocktails and goes on 'til late, The dinner is a la carte and includes unlimited beverages throughout the
evening. Call POC Reception to book and purchase tickers. Or call 2891-4128.
Tickets on sale now at POC Reception. Bookings can be made through POC reception:
2591-1924 or call 2891-4128.
New Year's Eve Party
New Year's Eve Ball Tickets Have Been Further
Reduced To An amazing Price Of $650
Per Person.
This year come in Chinese or European formal evening attire. Cocktails from 7.30 to 8.30pm
in the Grill Room. Five-course a la carte dinner with smoked salmon rose and cream of corgette
soup for starters. The entree is an exquisite roasted duck breast a la orange served with butter noodles
and seasonal vegetables. Followed by strawberry mille-feuile and cheese platter. Entertainment
includes: fire juggling, disco, ballroom twisters, lucky draw, and of course, a police piper to ring in
the new year. Breakfast served at 1am. If you think you can beat this price for a full evening from
7:30pm until 2am...you can't!!!
Tickets on sale now at POC Reception. Bookings can be made through POC reception:2591-1927;
or call 2891-4128.
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