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

Economists say this week's Budget is going to make 'good reading' when compared with the gloomy updates over the past year

Economists say this week's Budget is going to make 'good reading' when compared with the gloomy updates over the past year

Westpac economists say after a drop in the second half of this year house prices will next year slowly start returning to their 'pre-Covid-19 trajectory'

Westpac economists say after a drop in the second half of this year house prices will next year slowly start returning to their 'pre-Covid-19 trajectory'

Westpac economists, who nearly a year ago forecast surging house prices for this year, now say house price inflation will hit 10%

Westpac economists, who nearly a year ago forecast surging house prices for this year, now say house price inflation will hit 10%

Council of Trade Unions' Andrea Black on how employed people can end up paying disproportionately more tax than others do on their incomes

Council of Trade Unions' Andrea Black on how employed people can end up paying disproportionately more tax than others do on their incomes

The Opportunities Party's Geoff Simmons on Aussie banks, changes in land uses, the NZ Productivity Commission's latest report, Unconditional Basic Income and urban design

The Opportunities Party's Geoff Simmons on Aussie banks, changes in land uses, the NZ Productivity Commission's latest report, Unconditional Basic Income and urban design

New Zealand Taxpayers' Union economist Joe Ascroft says substantially cutting the 30% tax rate on income earned over $48,000 would send a strong message

New Zealand Taxpayers' Union economist Joe Ascroft says substantially cutting the 30% tax rate on income earned over $48,000 would send a strong message

Peter Dunne says the only way change such as taxing superannuation could be progressed would be through some form of multi-party agreement, but the chances of that occurring are zero

Peter Dunne says the only way change such as taxing superannuation could be progressed would be through some form of multi-party agreement, but the chances of that occurring are zero

Government releases its Economic Plan, which includes measures to make business feasibility studies tax deductible and makes it easier for new ventures to carry forward deductions for tax losses

Government releases its Economic Plan, which includes measures to make business feasibility studies tax deductible and makes it easier for new ventures to carry forward deductions for tax losses