Come walk a day in the shoes of small business
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is asking government ministers and policymakers to spend a day working alongside a small business. It wants this to happen before they bring in more taxes, reporting requirements, compliance obligations or cost increases.
Will government listen to small builders on tax, red tape and compliance costs?
Small building trade businesses, including builders and subcontractors, carry the load of new taxes, paperwork and compliance rules. HIA is pushing for policymakers to understand that burden before adding more.
Key takeaways
- HIA wants ministers and policymakers to spend a day in the shoes of a small business.
- The call targets new taxes, reporting requirements, compliance obligations and cost increases.
- HIA says policymakers should understand small business realities before adding more burdens.
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