Donations alone are not enough for many charities to meet the needs of struggling New Zealanders. The cost of ending tax exemptions could be worse than the benefits.
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New Zealand is lagging behind Australia, Britain and the US when it comes tax exemption rules for charities that turn a profit.
Much is unknown about the Coalition’s ‘long lunch plan’ causing speculation about its impact on the budget and exactly who will benefit.
Critics argue that church tax exemptions represent millions in lost government revenue. However, others say that churches can and should use their funds to support local communities.
An estimated 95% of US cities provide economic development tax incentives to woo corporate investors, taking billions away from schools.
An estimated 95% of US cities provide economic development tax incentives to woo corporate investors, taking billions away from schools.
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