Tax and Fee Updates for Homeowners, Drivers and Pet Owners
State Taxation Further Amendment Bill 2025
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
New Zealand citizens have modified eligibility criteria for first home owner grants and different tax treatments.
The Valuer-General is now an authorised recipient of information gathered under taxation laws.
The definition of an entry transaction for commercial and industrial property tax is updated based on the dutiable value of the land.
Parking spaces used only for residential purposes, or located at Government schools and boarding premises, are exempt from the congestion levy.
Retail premises and shopping centre parking spaces are eligible for a congestion levy concession.
Transfers of dutiable property involving a trust custodian or sub-custodian are exempt from duty.
Land occupied as a principal place of residence is exempt from land tax.