There appears to be a feeling we don't like the fact that banks make money. 

Inland Revenue's digging into the tax settings being applied to banks at the Government's request - as it seeks to ensure they're paying their fair share.  

But Massey University banking expert Claire Matthews told Heather du Plessis-Allen she believes it's motivated by a general bad attitude towards banks.  

She claims the Government's looking to take more money off them, as they're perceived as big organizations that make a lot of money. 

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