April 9, 2019 10:00am by David Farrar

CGT unpopular

A Reid Research poll commissioned by Business NZ has found:

Only 23% think CGT should be a priority for the Government and 65% say should not be a priority
48% say CGT debate has harmed the Government, with only 33% disagreeing
Only 32% support a CGT on business and farms with 54% opposed
39% support a CGT on property (excluding family home) profits with 50% opposed
Only 4% support a CGT on KiwiSaver earnings with 90% opposed
Only 19% support a CGT on shares with 69% opposed
25% said a CGT would change how they vote at the next election

Will the Government listen?