NZ should increase the income levels at which higher tax rates apply?

On average, everyone agrees with nonconsensus between 433 voters.

Reasons To Disagree

It would be better to lower the tax rates. Like UnitedFuture's 10%, 20% and 30% rates at 0-$12k, 12-38k and 38k+

Like the Scandinavian countries the higher income taxes provides for better social services.

I agree with above comment. And an increase of min wage will generate more money.

Shouldn't charge more tax on higher income earners in the 1st place

the more you earn the more you burn.. wont matter how much consumers get it will never be enough.. the reality is the govt ability to defy its own science with turning a trickle down effect to a amazing trickle up effect. this country is being destroyed by the greedy few while the middle income mugs are sucked in with promises and the other 50% struggle to put some gravey on the spuds let alone buy some meat

No there would be no point if your gonna raise income to raise tax it's not going to make my one any better off , raise incomes but not taxes

Reasons To Agree

We know have the crazy situation where people on 80k+ are considered to be in need of welfare assistance through WFF. This clearly shows that taxes are too high, changing the tax brackets would be a good start

Considering inflation goes up I think the tax thresholds should also go up. A top tax rate threshold @ $60,000 gross per year is ridiculous. This should be where the middle income bracket starts!

We are slowly being shafted as inflation pushes more of us into paying higher average tax rates. We need a brave govt that believes we will get rich as a country by working harder - not squirreling away tax takes.

Nz needs to incourage success and reward high earners as these people are the backbone to nz industry. With little reward for success and greater reward focus on the lazy and inept, NZ has little hope of competing globally.Social equallity only drives ambitious people away to countries that will embrace enthusuim for success. When all are equal with no money to spend where does the money come from to employ the nation.

first $5000 tax free, raise $60K to $100K (then it will affect 5% of earners), raise $38K threshold to $50K and have a $5000 - $15K at 10% so $0-$5K:0%, $5-15K:10%, $15K-50K:20%, $50-100k: 33% and 100K+:39% or even 40%

Clearly - Cullen's been screwing the TP by devious means

Silly question without conditions. Fiscal drag makes this a necessary evil.

I agree because of inflation. The purchasing power of money tends to decrease.