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This website contains the latest tax policy updates, including announcements, publications and details on tax-related bills. It also provides information on tax treaties, such as double tax agreements and exchange agreements. Read more
This website contains the latest tax policy updates, including announcements. Read more

Tax policy news

Proposed FIF regime changes explained
14 March 2025

Inland Revenue has published a fact sheet that provides more information on how the Government’s proposed changes to the foreign investment fund rules will work. When the proposals are included in a taxation Bill, more information will be published on this website.

Tax Bill reported back
27 February 2025

The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2024-25, Emergency Response, and Remedial Matters) Bill, introduced on 26 August 2024, was reported back to Parliament on 27 February 2025. 

Consultation on taxation for not-for-profits
24 February 2025

Inland Revenue has released public consultation seeking feedback on whether certain tax concessions for charities and not-for-profits continue to be effective. It also explores whether tax obligations can be simplified and compliance costs minimised.


Consultation on employee share scheme timing issues
31 January 2025

Inland Revenue has launched consultation on a policy proposal to address a taxation timing issue for employee share schemes offered by start-up companies.

Information releases

View the latest information releases available (includes Cabinet papers, minutes, and key supporting papers for tax policy related decisions).

Tax Working Group (2017–2019)

For the terms of reference, news, reports, and other information see the Tax Working Group website. (This site is now archived.)

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