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Show us the evidence: accountants on trust tax rise
Law & Regulation

Show us the evidence: accountants on trust tax rise

Taxpayers spent time and money on trust disclosures that the government hasn't used.

Pattrick Smellie 30 May 2023
Govt broadens access to screen subsidy
Media

Govt broadens access to screen subsidy

The details will be ironed out by July.

Staff reporters 30 May 2023
More chances for NZ film in upgraded rebate scheme
Services

More chances for NZ film in upgraded rebate scheme

Lower budget thresholds and a wider range of projects will be able to be funded.

Daniel Dunkley 30 May 2023
Lies, damned lies and taxation: the trust rate change
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: Lies, damned lies and taxation: the trust rate change

The budget change to the trust tax rate makes sense. The reasons given for it don't.

Pattrick Smellie 30 May 2023