Taxation

New generative AI tools can redefine the relationship between governments and citizens, says the IMF, but strong leadership and safeguards are fundamental

New generative AI tools can redefine the relationship between governments and citizens, says the IMF, but strong leadership and safeguards are fundamental

For the democratic process to be meaningful, argues Chris Trotter, it must also be public

For the democratic process to be meaningful, argues Chris Trotter, it must also be public

After holding off for two years, Canada will introduce digital services tax on tech multinationals

After holding off for two years, Canada will introduce digital services tax on tech multinationals

False historical explanations of pivotal events are very far from being inconsequential, writes Chris Trotter

False historical explanations of pivotal events are very far from being inconsequential, writes Chris Trotter

Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants Treasury to report fiscal risks more clearly

Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants Treasury to report fiscal risks more clearly

Economist Brian Easton says public policy frequently suffers because we don’t look at alternatives

Economist Brian Easton says public policy frequently suffers because we don’t look at alternatives

Australia's updated look at the issues it will face over the next 40 years highlight the demographic and productivity challenges, and how their tax system will need to change

Australia's updated look at the issues it will face over the next 40 years highlight the demographic and productivity challenges, and how their tax system will need to change

National unveils tax policy

National unveils tax policy

Economist Brian Easton says the informed discussion on the next steps in tax policy is about improving the income tax base, not about taxing wealth directly

Economist Brian Easton says the informed discussion on the next steps in tax policy is about improving the income tax base, not about taxing wealth directly

Economist Brian Easton says the claims that our current inflation is due to government spending are nonsensical

Economist Brian Easton says the claims that our current inflation is due to government spending are nonsensical

One side says we should cut taxes but does not mention the implications for public spending; the other says we should increase public spending, but does not mention the implication for taxes, economist Brian Easton says

One side says we should cut taxes but does not mention the implications for public spending; the other says we should increase public spending, but does not mention the implication for taxes, economist Brian Easton says

Economist Brian Easton says legitimate pressures on government spending suggest we are going to have to raise total tax revenue or suffer a poorer quality New Zealand

Economist Brian Easton says legitimate pressures on government spending suggest we are going to have to raise total tax revenue or suffer a poorer quality New Zealand

Susan St John says this latest 'ad hoc policy change' from the Government will be used to make Working for Families less generous for ‘working’ families through a poorly understood sleight of hand

Susan St John says this latest 'ad hoc policy change' from the Government will be used to make Working for Families less generous for ‘working’ families through a poorly understood sleight of hand

Inland Revenue responds over criticism regarding surprise tax bills

Inland Revenue responds over criticism regarding surprise tax bills

Westpac economists say the Government's current fiscal stance may be far less stimulatory than was portrayed in the Budget

Westpac economists say the Government's current fiscal stance may be far less stimulatory than was portrayed in the Budget