Tax
Why one atheist thinks the government should keep tax exemptions for churches
Critics say that churches' exemption from paying income tax gives them an unfair competitive advantage. But one atheist says these tax laws are essential for a thriving society.
Tax changes for charities could throttle their work, academics warn
Opinion - overhauling tax rules for charities could make some unviable or make it harder for them to continue their work, Juliet Chevalier-Watts and Frank Scrimgeour write.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 September
On today's episode, Lebanon is hit with more synchronised explosions; a military technology expert explains what makes the devices explode; new research shows a wealthy New Zealanders could pay double… Audio
David Seymour on whether we can really afford tax cuts
ACT leader David Seymour tells Guyon how it feels being part of the coalition Government, what race-based policies he'd like to change, and whether we can really afford tax cuts. Video, Audio
Public 'ready to be convinced' as Labour talks tax changes
Voters are ready to talk about a capital gains tax, a leading experts says, as Chris Hipkins puts "all options on the table.
Labour says National's foreign buyers tax faces legal snags
National says its proposed tax on foreign buyers could be criticised by trading partners, but without legal merit - but Labour says their advice did not look at all treaties.
Trails of pain from failed businesses: IRD could minimise damage
Opinion - IRD is doing less to share information about failing businesses than tax agencies in other countries, and could do more to protect New Zealanders, Lisa Marriott writes.
Election 2023: Who will pay to tackle the cost of living crisis?
Who should pay more to tackle the cost-of-living crisis hotly divides politicians, with a smorgasbord of pre-election tax plans shared this week - but not always by the same party they belonged to. Audio
Cutting fruit and veg GST not the best way to help - tax expert
Opinion - Rising food prices bring up debates on removing GST from fresh produce - but is this a good idea? And if not, what alternatives might there be to help people afford fruit and vegetables?
