Five ways the Covid-19 crisis could change our tax system

From the reemerging debate around capital gains tax to the increasing reach of tax authorities, Terry Baucher, writing for interest.co.nz, looks at a number of implications the coronavirus pandemic could have on the tax system.  “There are decades when nothing happens and there are weeks when decades happen,” Lenin is said to have remarked, possibly … Read more

The Bulletin: It’s finally Budget Day

Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: It’s Budget Day. Also, the issue of unpaid overtime in retail has exploded, and Tauranga’s council is at odds with local MP Simon Bridges over the fuel tax. It’s Budget Day. After the political trench warfare of the last month, it will be good to see what’s … Read more