TaxEU tax haven blacklist: NZ investigatedNew Zealand could face sanctions as the European Union investigates the country as part of a crack-down on global tax havens.01 Aug 06:15 AM
TaxFacebook could owe $5 billion in taxesThe social network is in a testy fight with the US Internal Revenue Service.29 Jul 10:07 PM
TaxRare tax rule could sting property ownersThose hoping to make a big profit on land earmarked for intensification under the Unitary Plan may be stung by a rarely used tax law.29 Jul 06:44 AM
TaxEconomist frets on tax rankingA study ranking New Zealand the lowest for property purchase tax highlights a missed opportunity to make housing more affordable and boost supply.26 Jul 03:49 AM
TaxMorgan backs 'rich prick' on taxesGareth Morgan has renewed calls for tax reforms after backing comments by businessman Stephen Jennings that the tax rules "favour the old and rich".17 Jul 09:45 PM
TaxFacebook hopeful for a tax rate cutThe social network is finding new ways to lower its tax rate.15 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDTaxIRD: Transformation project tracking below budgetIRD says a 10-year project to overhaul IT infrastructure and introduce new processes is tracking below budget.14 Jul 11:16 PM
TaxIreland's 26pc GDP growth 'distorted'Aircraft purchases and corporate 'tax inversions' has sent Irish growth figures through the roof.13 Jul 11:00 PM
TaxHow tax avoidance hurts the poorHigh profile companies and boards have lobbied for decades for favourable tax benefits, now it's hurting the poor and could destroy capitalism altogether.11 Jul 05:03 AM
OpinionDr Deborah Russell: Time to start talking about negative gearingCOMMENT: Just like Australia, New Zealand has rampant property prices, and our tax system allows negative gearing.07 Jul 10:05 PM
TaxMasala mansions pulled from saleProperties linked to the Masala restaurant empire, restrained under the country's biggest ever asset seizure, have been pulled from mortgagee sale.05 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDTaxIRD scam still generating complaintsInland Revenue says the latest telephone phishing scam is unusual because it's still generating 200 complaints a day.01 Jul 12:50 AM
TaxIRD ponders UCI Holdings' bankruptcy bidIRD yet to decide if it will oppose a bid from Graeme Hart's auto parts business to have its US bankruptcy protection recognised here.30 Jun 12:35 AM
TaxMasala defence claim thrown outA High Court judge has thrown out a defence put up by two Masala restaurant bosses to a liquidators' claim.28 Jun 06:55 PM
EditorialEditorial: PM spoke too soon on poor trust rulesThe Prime Minister was too quick to declare his confidence in this country's treatment of foreign trusts following the "Panama papers".28 Jun 05:00 PM
TaxNew Zealand not tax haven: reportNew Zealand is not a tax haven, says the man who reviewed the country's foreign trust regime in the wake of the Panama Papers document dump.27 Jun 09:00 AM
TaxBusinesses fear 'name and shame' over taxA similar policy is currently in force in Australia.22 Jun 10:30 PM
TaxFailed developer $2m short after auditTribeca Homes collapsed last May, leaving dozens of Auckland home-builders in the lurch.26 May 09:05 PM
TaxCost blowout fears for $1.5b IT planThe long-planned information technology project aims to completely overhaul the country's taxation system.26 May 08:23 PM
TaxComment: 2016 the 'broccoli Budget'Liam Dann writes the 2016 Budget is the greens before the treats, but Bill English has delivered his promise of boring and stable.26 May 03:58 AM
TaxKiwi tax refunds up 23pcThe average Kiwi tax refund has increased 23 per cent over the past three years, research has found.26 May 12:10 AM
OpinionMark Lister: Tax cuts not needed at this stageCOMMENT: Tax cuts seem off the table for now, and I think they should stay that way, writes Mark Lister.25 May 09:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Time to level the playing field on taxCOMMENT: It's time for Bill English to announce a crackdown on multinational tax avoidance in New Zealand.24 May 06:25 PM
EditorialEditorial: English right to favour cutting debtWe should be reducing debt faster while the good times last, not talking about tax cuts.18 May 02:12 AM
OpinionBarry Soper: Key playing hip-pocket politicsCOMMENT: Last week Bill English poured cold water on the idea of tax cuts, writes Barry Soper. This week John Key tells a different story.17 May 02:14 AM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Papers turned out to be a fizzerCOMMENT: The Panama Papers big reveal proved better in prospect than reality.14 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel SmalleyRachel Smalley: NZ just a cog in tax avoidance wheelCOMMENT: Foreign trusts don't come without a cost, writes Rachel Smallley. Don't kid yourself by thinking no-one loses from this. Millions lose. If people don't pay tax, economies suffer.09 May 11:55 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Politicians in dark over Panama papersCOMMENT: There's an old political saying that knowledge is power and for once John Key didn't have the knowledge leaving a group of journalists with the power, writes Barry Soper.09 May 09:26 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Multinationals will leave if taxedCOMMENT: Imagine how much investment there would be if their returns were taxed entirely away. Who would be the losers? The multinationals? Or Kiwis?08 May 05:32 AM
OpinionBryan Gould: With John Key the buck stops somewhere elseCOMMENT: It is amazing how often a Prime Minister who totally dominates his government seems to have been left out of the loop when crucial issues are decided, writes Bryan Gould.04 May 10:33 PM
