The only threat to the Labour’s proposed capital gains tax policy was suspected to be the technocratic aspect involved in the discussions, which may be a hurdle in the way of party’s attainment of success.

The technical issues over the policy had made the situation quiet confusing and the outlook of the policy seems to be too complex to understand. The implementation of the policy seemed to be not taken enthusiastically but the authorities were observing the backdrops and benefits from the capital gain taxes. The popularity and acceptance of the policy was going to influence the elections to be held.

Various financial experts and economists were studying the policy, analysing the pros and cons of the attached document to it and came up with different opinions. For example, TVNZ’s Corin Dann gives his balanced opinion on the proposal, essentially saying he has mixed feelings about it. On the other hand, in the NBR, Rob Hosking explores some other expert opinions, which mostly seem to downplay the significance of the proposal and the likely benefits, but also pointing out that the state agencies appear relatively divided on the topic.

Labour's planned capital gains tax is expected to include some low level exemptions for personal assets, as well as an exemption for family home in New Zealand.