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New Zealand Scraps Digital Tax, Critics Fear Citizen Burden

5/23/2025

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New Zealand has abandoned its Digital Services Tax, once expected to bring in $479 million, fearing backlash from the U.S. Instead, the government aims to attract foreign investment and implement tax cuts for businesses. However, critics warn this shift may burden citizens, particularly low-income workers, with potential revenue losses.

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New Zealand has abandoned its Digital Services Tax, once expected to bring in $479 million, fearing backlash from the U.S. Instead, the government aims to attract foreign investment and implement tax cuts for businesses. However, critics warn this shift may burden citizens, particularly low-income workers, with potential revenue losses.