ABs to avoid the taxman?

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Veteran rugby administrator David Moffett is calling on the Government to help stem the flow of New Zealand players offshore.

The All Blacks could lose Dan Carter this year as he is out of contract and may chase a more lucrative financial package in the Northern Hemisphere.

Moffett says the situation is dire but the Government could help by offering tax breaks to top players, much like they do in Ireland.

Brian O'Driscoll for example has been offered huge amounts to play outside of Ireland but he has stayed because Government there has given him an incentive to do so.

Moffett says the All Blacks brand is huge worldwide but it will be worthless if the top players are no longer playing at home.

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[Seldom]

I wouldn't mind that for myself. Nice idea but most Govt's are a bit greedy when it comes to taxes.

[GIGS20]

True Seldom, and it's not like they'll be losing the tax from $45,000 dollar a year shelf stackers......The tax on a bloke who earns 1.3 million a year is significant!

[gustafsl]

Sounds like a good idea but probably wouldn't sit so well with non-rugby fans out there.

And where would you draw the line? Should they give tax breaks to senior executives of "important" New Zealand companies in order to attract the best managers possible?

[Moses]

Sounds like a good idea but probably wouldn't sit so well with non-rugby fans out there.

There non-rugby fans in New Zealand? News to me...

[BLR]

There non-rugby fans in New Zealand? News to me...

A vicious myth perpetuated by those sectors of society which wish to turn New Zealand into communists I suspect!

[The InnFORCEr]

There non-rugby fans in New Zealand? News to me...

They have been accumulating since the RWC 2003 semi's and have just reached an all time high with the appointment of Robbie Deans as Wallabies coach.

[James]

I wouldn't mind that for myself. Nice idea but most Govt's are a bit greedy when it comes to taxes.

If I was a Kiwi I'd be pretty pissed off by that. I mean Dan Carter for example will be paid an ass-load more than 99% of his loyal fans who essentially pay for him by buying tickets, merchandise, Bonds etc. Then on top of that he won't have to pay as much tax and contribute to the community that supports him.

I agree with you though Seldom that the Govt probably won't fork out. They had been counting on those tax dollars to pay for the 12ft Helen Clark statue set to be built at the summit of Mt Cook.

[BLR]

I agree with you though Seldom that the Govt probably won't fork out. They had been counting on those tax dollars to pay for the 12ft Helen Clark statue set to be built at the summit of Mt Cook.

Now I know I watch too many Sci-Fi/Horror, I could just imagine a giant Helen Clark statue stomping around going 'Helen Smash!'