27 Apr 2023

Political analysis: IRD report on tax paid by ultra rich

From Morning Report, 7:18 am on 27 April 2023
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New research conducted by Inland Revenue has found New Zealand's ultra-rich pay tax at less than half the rate of the average person.

National's leader Christopher Luxon says the solution is not a new tax on them - but a tax break for the middle.

Revenue Minister David Parker says criticisms the new IRD report makes things look worse than they are is rubbish.

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson has more on the political reaction to the report.