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Taxpayers' Union Welcomes SME Tax Package

Wednesday, 13 April 2016, 4:13 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

Taxpayers' Union Welcomes SME Tax Package

13 APRIL 2016

The Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming the Government’s SME-friendly tax package today by the Prime Minister. Jordan Williams, Executive Director of the Taxpayers’ Union says:

“The proposals offer commonsense modernisation of the tax system and the way small businesses interact with the IRD. We welcome the announcement.”

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