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COVID-19 Business Continuity package

The New Zealand government has announced a business continuity package to help those struggling with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Information on tax proposals in the package: https://www.ird.govt.nz/Updates/News-Folder/covid-19-business-continuity-package

The new COVID-19 tax relief section is: https://www.ird.govt.nz/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/tax-relief

Further information is also available on the Beehive website: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/121-billion-support-new-zealanders-and-business