Tuesday, 14 November 2017

Government will ‘absolutely’ ensure GST is paid on internet shopping purchases

Kiwis will have to pay GST on internet shopping purchases they make from overseas, Revenue Minister Stuart Nash has confirmed.

Retail NZ spokesman Greg Harford said confirmation of a so-called “Amazon tax” was “outstanding news” for the retail sector.

The retail lobby group has estimated the change would bring in $235 million a year in tax, rising to $935m within nine years because of the growth of internet shopping.

At the moment, most items costing less than $400 can be bought tax-free from overseas, unless they are items which also attract duty, in which case the threshold can fall to $240.

from Ellie NZ Rss http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/98894073/Government-will-absolutely-ensure-GST-is-paid-on-internet-shopping-purchases




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