NZA tax expert has expressed concerns about Labour's proposed changes to New Zealand's GST registration threshold, which aim to support small businesses. Under the plan, the threshold would rise from $60,000 to $80,000 annually, meaning around 35,000 fewer businesses would need to register for GST. This change would allow these businesses to avoid adding GST to their prices and passing the tax on to customers. However, Deloitte GST expert Alan Bullot warned that raising the threshold could reduce overall GST revenue, prompting Labour to consider cutting funding for its Investment Boost policy to offset the loss. Some small businesses currently avoid crossing the $60,000 threshold to prevent having to charge GST, as seen in the case of a Wellington personal trainer who manages his income carefully to stay below the limit.
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