The Taxation (Bright-line Test for Residential Land) Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament.

New Zealand is now a step closer to having a capital gains tax on sales of residential properties which are bought and sold within two years.

The test will apply to residential property acquired only after 1 October 2015 – 3 November 2015.

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