Statement of Intent 2006-09: Part Two - Strategic context
Strategic context
An effective and efficient tax administration is fundamental to the functioning of the economy.
Inland Revenue plays a vital role in ensuring the government has the revenue to fund its programmes through collecting 85% of taxation revenue. Inland Revenue also delivers social support programmes such as child support, student loans, family assistance and paid parental leave.
Inland Revenue's primary outcome is:
Improving the economic and social wellbeing of New Zealanders
Inland Revenue's main functions include:
- advising government, with The Treasury, on tax policy and certain social policy measures
- collecting tax payments, child support and student loans
- distributing payments such as tax refunds and rebates, family assistance (including the Working for Families package), child support and paid parental leave.
Date published: 09 Aug 2006
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