More than a quarter of paid parental leave recipients get tax bill
The demand from the IRD came as a surprise to many new parents this year.
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"I think it will help pay for those things that are already risen."
What will tax cuts mean for households?
From July 31, new tax thresholds apply, which will reduce most people's income tax bills.
Inland Revenue to spend $29 million on chasing tax cheats
The department will target student loan borrowers, multinationals and crypto traders.
What are the July 1 changes that affect you?
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IRD is sending out bills to those taxpayers who have underpaid tax.
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Lower-income families may face an effective marginal tax rate of more than 100 per cent.
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Trust-owned companies appear to have flushed out excess retained earnings to save on tax.
Surge in 'unclaimed money' managed by Inland Revenue
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Richard Prebble: 'Dire straits' - the key number to watch in Thursday's Budget
OPINION: The evidence indicates New Zealand has exceeded its peak taxation.
Revenue Minister Simon Watts tackles Big Tech on tax
Changes are afoot. An academic is sceptical about one approach, and favours another.
'Dreaded FIF tax' forces some of our best immigrants to quit NZ
OPINION: Many investor-immigrants want to stay. A little-known tax pushes them away.
Diana Clement: Is crypto investing taxable?
OPINION: Crypto investors need to keep on top of their records.
Cafe owner mum-of-six jailed for tax evasion, claiming benefits in $420k con
Cafe operator misappropriated payroll taxes, claimed benefits.
An Easter reprieve? What trustee tax changes mean for you
How many trusts are now affected, and what happens to charities?
Mark Lister: Changes for trusts, tax rates and Portfolio Investment Entities
OPINION: It’s extremely important to be tax-aware, and to minimise costs where you can.
Willis concedes Govt books won't be back in shape quickly
Finance Minister avoids unveiling likely size of Budget 2024.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Are the trade-offs for tax cuts worth it?
OPINION: Productivity expected to take a hit at a time when we need economic growth.
IRD scathing of commercial and industrial property tax hike
The change flies in the face of the Government's commitment to improving productivity.
What the watered down tax on house flippers will look like
Bright-line test to mirror what it looked like under the previous National-led Government.
Trusts that earn less than $10,000 likely to be exempt from tax hike
The Government is welcoming the committee's proposal to avoid over-taxation of trusts.
Opinion: Lessons from Singapore on getting the Govt’s books in shape without paying more tax
OPINION: Observations from a Prime Minister's scholar in Singapore.
Uber driver: Road user charges for EVs will cost me $100 per week, but that's ok
Sums suddenly don't work out so well for bank man's life-change.
Heiress seeks 50 strangers to give away $44 million
New York Times: It sounds like a textbook scam. For once, it isn't.
National and Act at loggerheads over key tax policies
Nicola Willis is getting advice on blending National's and Act's income tax policies.
Rob Campbell: Self-serving managers and scared civil servants need an overhaul
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Gaming the system? Teens among highest earning beneficiaries of trusts - IRD
Data confirms trustees tend to use their children to minimise their tax bills.
Are trustees using charities to avoid paying tax?
An accountant is cautioning against jumping the gun, saying IRD needs more data.
National will still need NZ First to form government, Westpac economist predicts
More spending cuts could be needed to get a coalition agreement across the line.