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Willis concedes Govt books won't be back in shape quickly

Finance Minister avoids unveiling likely size of Budget 2024.

Govt warned against borrowing to fund tax cuts by IMF - says it could fuel inflation

The international organisation says the Government's purse strings need to be tightened.

Slow growth won't stop income tax cuts, Nicola Willis says

A return to surplus by 2026-27 remains in question.

What the watered down tax on house flippers will look like

Bright-line test to mirror what it looked like under the previous National-led Government.

Deal broken: Property investors to get slightly less tax relief than promised

The interest limitation rule is set to start being phased out during the next tax year.

Opinion: Lessons from Singapore on getting the Govt’s books in shape without paying more tax

OPINION: Observations from a Prime Minister's scholar in Singapore.

Govt spending cuts unlikely to get books back to surplus by 2027

Nicola Willis will 'update' the Government's tax/spend goals.

Revealed: Willis may exempt some trusts from planned tax hike

The Finance Minister won't give details but is confident the changes are affordable.

Debt blowout: Govt expected to borrow $35b more than planned eight months ago

Economists warn the next government won't have much cash to splash.

Accountants want low-income trusts to be exempt from tax rate hike

Inland Revenue says $17 billion trustee income is under-taxed.

ECB introduces ‘de facto bank tax’ snubbed by RBNZ

Central bank president speaks of "public duty" to conduct monetary policy efficiently.

Nation of Debt: Govt’s seismic borrowing is coming at a huge cost

Government's interest costs match law and order expenditure.

Sticky inflation adversary prompts call to cut public spending

Financial Times: Are governments playing too fast and loose with fiscal policy?

Heavy traffic index up - but 'real' recession still expected

Are we there yet? 'Muddlling' economy a sign of colliding forces, bank says.

Jarden Brief: Markets react quickly to Fed rates decision

New Google AI tech aims to help users visualise apparel on body types.

Australia gets first Budget surplus in 15 years

Billions in incentives for doctors to provide more free consultations, energy bill relief.