新西兰审查宗教团体是否在声称社会利益的情况下滥用免税。
New Zealand reviews if religious groups misuse tax-exemptions, amid claims of societal benefits.
新西兰政府的一项审查正在审查宗教组织是否正在利用免税地位,从而可能获得不公平的好处。
A government review in New Zealand is examining whether religious organizations are exploiting tax-exempt statuses, potentially gaining unfair advantages.
批评者认为存在漏洞,而支持者,包括无神论教授Juliet Chevalier-Watts博士等支持者则认为,宗教慈善机构为社会和经济作出了重大贡献,2018年价值61亿美元。
Critics argue there are loopholes, while supporters, including atheist professor Dr. Juliet Chevalier-Watts, contend that religious charities significantly contribute to society and the economy, worth $6.1 billion in 2018.
Chevalier-Watts认为,改变其免税地位可能会损害脆弱社区。
Chevalier-Watts argues that changing their tax-free status could harm vulnerable communities.