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ACT’s policy on capital gains tax

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Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?

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ACT’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “ACT promotes more efficient government spending with lower flatter taxes and no new taxes.” ‐org.nz

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Very strongly agree

No

The ACT party is strongly against the introduction of a capital gains tax. They believe it would be detrimental to the economy and discourage investment. This stance has been consistent throughout their history, as seen in their opposition to the proposed capital gains tax in 2019. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

The ACT party has consistently opposed the introduction of a capital gains tax in New Zealand. They believe it would harm the economy and discourage investment. For example, in 2019, when the government was considering introducing a capital gains tax, ACT leader David Seymour said it would be a 'disaster' for the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, but only for overseas investors

The ACT party is against any form of capital gains tax, including one that is only for overseas investors. They believe that such a tax would discourage foreign investment and harm the economy. This stance is consistent with their opposition to the proposed capital gains tax in 2019, which would have included overseas investors. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, but only on investment property

The ACT party is against any form of capital gains tax, including one that is only on investment property. They believe that such a tax would discourage investment and harm the economy. This stance is consistent with their opposition to the proposed capital gains tax in 2019, which would have included investment property. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

ACT Party Voters’ Answer: No

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,707 voters that identify as ACT.

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