Our members, Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi, along with other arts advocates, have been working on options for a tax exemption model designed to build career sustainability in the arts, culture and creative sector.
The latest issue of The Big Idea includes a feature on this proposal as a new approach and “a new chance to stake a claim for more financial stability across the sector - one its author says is proven internationally.”
The feature provides an outline of the proposal, and references some of the international examples of arts tax exemptions that have helped shape two options that could work here.
Feedback from people working in the arts will help understand whether a tax exemption in some form would make a difference to an arts career.
If you would like to give feedback, the Big Idea article is an excellent introduction to the proposal. More information and a link for feedback is provided on the Arts Action Now website.
The feedback form is super easy and brief so take the time to share your knowledge and perspectives.