A review into the Working for Families tax credit system has found "serious design issues" in the way some of the tax credits are applied.

Working for Families was introduced by the Helen Clark Government in 2004 and currently pays out over $3 billion in tax credits to around 350,000 families.

The review also warns that despite the tax credit system, "in-work poverty" was becoming an increasing issue for families.

Economist and Honorary Auckland University Associate Professor, Susan St John joined Kerre Woodham to discuss.

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A review into the Working for Families tax credit system has found "serious design issues" in the way some of the tax credits are applied.
Working for Families was introduced by the Helen Clark Government in 2004 and currently pays out over $3 billion in tax credits to around 350,000 families.
The review also warns that despite the tax credit system, "in-work poverty" was becoming an increasing issue for families.
Economist and Honorary Auckland University Associate Professor, Susan St John joined Kerre Woodham to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

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