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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