All local taxation bureaus, branches in each district and county, and offices in city bureau:

We now send to you the "Urgent Notice on Work of Tax Declaration During SARS Prevention Period From State Administration of Taxation (G.S.F.M.D. [2003] No. 13)". Please implement this Notice at once.

The city bureau decides to extend the legal term for tax declaration in May 2003 in Beijing City to May 20; and that in June 2003 to June 15. Each department and unit shall implement both this Decision and the Notice issued by State Administration of Taxation (SAT). At the meantime, effective measures shall be immediately adopted to inform the taxpayers of the SAT's Notice and BLTB's Decision by all means.

April 30, 2003