Personal tax

NZ Election 2020, Personal tax

97% of NZ taxpayers to be taxed higher than in Australia under Labour.

If Labour win the New Zealand election they will impose a top individual tax rate of 39% (income over $180,000).  If National win, they will…

NZ Election 2020, Personal tax

Labour’s election 2020 tax policy

Labour have announced their policy to have a new tax band of 39% for individuals earning income over $180,000. There is no planned increase in…

Personal tax

Fact check: How do New Zealand’s personal tax rates really compare?

Those in favour of hiking personal taxes will typically state that New Zealand’s personal tax rates are relatively low compared with other countries. Don’t fall…