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New legislation affects depreciation on commercial buildings.
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Core Crown tax revenue higher than expected in May accounts
Government tax intake is $1.57 billion higher than forecast, according to the latest Crown accounts.Treasury released the interim financial statements for the 11 months ended May 31 on Wednesday morning, which showed core Crown tax revenue was $111.12b.This was 1.4% more than the...
Policy
Albanese pledges prosperity through manufacturing boost
Renewable energy and critical minerals key focus of $24 billion strategy.
Trade
Auckland tumbles, Southland on top in ASB regional scoreboard
Auckland has fallen to 5th place.
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