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Jenee Tibshraeny: Why is the IRD calling for higher taxes?

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Publish Date
Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 7:54pm
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Jenee Tibshraeny: Why is the IRD calling for higher taxes?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 7:54pm

Inland Revenue has claimed New Zealand needs higher taxes, building off earlier arguments made by Treasury.

It sees scope to increase the goods and services tax (GST) rate - offering a cash transfer to low-income earners - and tax more capital gains.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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