

Investment Boost tax incentive takes effect immediately
23 May 2025
Investment Boost has passed into law, meaning a major new tax incentive to encourage businesses to invest, grow the economy, and lift wages is now in place, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.
“Investment Boost takes effect immediately. This means businesses that go out today and buy machinery or tools or equipment or vehicles or technology can immediately deduct 20 per cent of that cost from taxable income – meaning a much lower tax bill.
“The feedback to Investment Boost has already been massive, with businesses telling us it will be a game-changer.