Goods and Services Tax Act 1985
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New Zealand Parliament | |
Status: Current legislation |
The Goods and Services Tax Act is an Act of Parliament passed in New Zealand in 1985.
The Act established a consumption tax in New Zealand, originally set at 10%, but subsequently raised to 15%. GST is a tax of 15% on all goods, services and other items sold or consumed in New Zealand. Individuals become liable to pay GST when their annual turnover exceeds NZ$60,000 in any 12-month period.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "Comparing New Zealand and Australia's goods and services tax (GST) systems (Australia and New Zealand)". Inland Revenue. Retrieved 11 May 2020.