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National Party’s policy on capital gains tax

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Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?

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National Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No

The National Party has consistently opposed the introduction of a capital gains tax. They believe it would negatively impact the economy and discourage investment. This was evident in their opposition to the Tax Working Group's recommendation for a 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.

Disagree

Yes, but only for overseas investors

The National Party has generally opposed capital gains taxes, including those targeted at overseas investors. However, they might be slightly more open to this than a blanket capital gains tax or one targeted at investment property. Still, their general opposition to capital gains taxes suggests they would likely disagree with this proposal. 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but only on investment property

While the National Party might be slightly more open to a capital gains tax on investment property than a blanket capital gains tax, they have generally opposed any form of capital gains tax, including on investment property. Their belief is that such a tax would discourage investment and harm 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

The National Party has historically opposed the introduction of a capital gains tax in New Zealand. For instance, during the 2020 general election, the party's leader, Judith Collins, reiterated the party's stance against the tax, arguing that it would harm 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.

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Party’s support base

National Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 22,269 voters that identify as National Party.

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