I think this is an excellent policy, and a long time coming. This is done overseas with good effect. While I don’t think it’s a magic bullet, it is definitely a step in the right direction.

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        Do you genuinely believe this is will result in no additional costs to the administration of the GST scheme?

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          I think that it doesn’t need to, and that the benefits outweigh the downsides even if it does. I also think zero-rating certain foods has other benefits beyond money, and this should be taken into account.

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            1 year ago

            How? How could you possibly make these changes without adding cost to the administration of the GST scheme?

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              I firmly believe this is a simple task with modern computer systems. Given that accounting software like Xero already has different categories for different products, it’s a simple matter of adding a “fresh produce zero-rated” category.

              That being said, even if there is a cost I believe it is still overall net positive.

              Honestly mate, at this point, there is no reason to continue discussing the point. I think any potential problems or costs are worth it, and you don’t. Lets leave it there, eh?

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                Given that accounting software like Xero already has different categories for different products, it’s a simple matter of adding a “fresh produce zero-rated” category.

                If only life was as simple as you.