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Inland Revenue

Tax Policy

PUBLISHED 19 October 2026

Refreshed tax and social policy work programme released

The Minister of Revenue has today released the Government’s refreshed tax and social policy work programme. The work programme follows the strategic direction for revenue policy as set out in the Government's revenue strategy and continues the Government's focus on simplifying tax and reducing compliance costs, addressing integrity risks, improving fiscal sustainability, and increasing productivity, to support the rebuild of the economy.

The refreshed work programme maintains the existing four workstreams:

  • Attract and retain capital and talent
  • Support small businesses
  • Simplify and upload integrity of the tax system
  • Improve social policy

For more information see the:

Government Tax and Social Policy Work Programme

Government's Revenue Strategy