Taxes

Poor Kiwi kids would be better off in Australia - report

The problem is our system of tax credits, Working for Families, doesn't do much for the very worst-off.

If taxes don't go up, spending will have to be slashed - economist

Whoever's in charge after the September election is going to have to make some incredibly tough decisions.

PM blasts Muller for 'spreading blatant misinformation' about Labour's tax ambitions

The National Party has been running ads associating Labour with the Greens' tax policy.

Poll: Should New Zealanders earning above $100k pay more tax?

Vote in The AM Show poll.

Labour not ruling out new tax rate for high-income earners

"We will announce our policy in the future."

Todd Muller rules out National wealth tax, says Labour-Greens will tax Kiwis 'out of existence'

National's plan to close the gap between rich and poor is to "create an economy that creates jobs".

Ardern questions 'fairly heroic assumptions' in Green Party's wealth tax policy

Winston Peters has described the policy as "nuts".

'Wealthy people aren't the enemy': Greens' policy shows 'jealousy of the rich' - Garner

But benefits do need to go up, Duncan Garner says.

Advocate hails Green plan to end poverty, says current situation a 'disgrace'

An anti-poverty group has welcomed the Greens' ambitious plan to reform the tax and welfare systems.

'Suck the life out of the economy': Seymour, Goldsmith condemn Green Party's wealth tax plans

"Rather than celebrating Kiwis doing well, the Greens seem to want to punish them."

Wealth taxes and 'guaranteed' income: How the Greens plan to fix inequality and reform welfare

They're proposing every Kiwi has at least $325 a week to live on, paid for by the Govt if they can't earn it elsewhere.

Guaranteed minimum income needed to cure loneliness epidemic after COVID-19 - Helen Clark

"Loneliness and the negative impacts of social isolation have a huge impact on society."

'Forget about tax cuts': Economist warns of hikes ahead

"They're going to try to sneak everything through the door."

Economist suggests selling visas to entrepreneurs to help pay COVID debt

"We've got the potential to get out there and sell what's called 'Sanctuary New Zealand'."

National urges Government to delay petrol tax increase

The National Government raised petrol excise six times.

'Questions for another day': Robertson not ruling out tax hikes

"The Labour Party's tax policy will be released before the election".

'We hope to be proven wrong': Poverty advocates push for tax reform amid pandemic

The Government is being urged to use the COVID-19 response as a chance to reform the tax system.

'I would clap': Government should take National's COVID-19 response ideas - Bridges

He said more needs to be done to get "New Zealand working again".

The political party that wants every Kiwi to get $13,000 a year

New Zealand's tax and welfare system has been "laid bare" by COVID-19, it says - and it's time for a shake-up.

Simon Bridges reveals COVID-19 tax relief plan he'd use if elected PM

He's proposing an $8 billion GST cash refund plan.

How much legal cannabis could raise in tax revenue - and why it might fail

A new report says if the regime is well-designed, it could wipe out the black market.

IRD changes wording on website after uproar over student loans, tax refunds

Some Kiwis thought they were being deprived of much-needed tax refunds.

Taxpayers' Union gives up 'ideological purity', accepts $60,000 wage subsidy

"The decision to accept this subsidy was not as simple for us as for most organisations."

GST increase not planned, but not entirely ruled out - Bridges

Tax cuts, however, are most certainly on the cards.

At least half-a-billion dollars spent every year on super for high earners

And that's believed to be an underestimate.

Good news for Simon Bridges: His big tax idea is already happening

What the tax rate for someone on the median wage really is.

Top tax rate threshold should be raised - economist

Cameron Bagrie supports income threshold for top tax rate to be raised.

'Is that it?' Finance Minister blasts National's 'vague and empty' economic plan

"It was quite clear today that National has no new ideas."

Tax cuts? Bridges admits 'playing cat and mouse games' keeps public interested

The Opposition leader was asked why he won't confirm if tax cuts are on National's agenda.

Minister to look into concerns farmers liable for tax on culled M bovis cattle

Under current law they could end up with a hefty bill.