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Proving the wealthiest New Zealanders pay low tax rates is a good start – now comes the hard part

  • Written by: Craig Elliffe, Professor of Law, University of Auckland
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If nothing else, the just released Inland Revenue study of the tax rates paid by the wealthiest New Zealanders should put to rest the notion we have a progressive tax system. We don’t.

A progressive system is one where higher earners pay more as their income grows. The report, commissioned by Minister of Revenue and...

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