A draft Inland Revenue briefing supports lifting the GST rate if required - and notes tax credits could help people on lower incomes.

The IRD briefing also brought up the lack of a capital gains tax, but did not endorse any specific view on it.

Tax expert Geof Nightingale told Heather du Plessis-Allan that lifting GST is a fast and efficient way to raise revenue.

But he says while quick, it's much harder on lower-income people.

A draft Inland Revenue briefing supports lifting the GST rate if required - and notes tax credits could help people on lower incomes.
The IRD briefing also brought up the lack of a capital gains tax, but did not endorse any specific view on it.
Tax expert Geof Nightingale told Heather du Plessis-Allan that lifting GST is a fast and efficient way to raise revenue.
But he says while quick, it's much harder on lower-income people.

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Geof Nightingale: Tax expert on the proposed increase in GST

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