TaxEric Watson tax case nears conclusionLawyers for Inland Revenue and Cullen Group deliver closing statements in tax case.11 Sep 03:42 AM
OpinionJudith Collins: Capital gains tax will hit the vulnerableCOMMENT: A capital gains tax would mark a sea change in the New Zealand tax system.10 Sep 05:00 PM
TaxEric Watson case: Court hears Caymans used to 'disguise commercial reality'Expert witness for Inland Revenue criticises key Eric Watson transaction as "circular".31 Aug 05:51 AM
TaxTax case sparked by 2004 audit of Eric WatsonCourt hears probe by Inland Revenue into rich lister triggered 14 year wrangle over $112m.28 Aug 04:25 AM
TaxIRD: Eric Watson's companies owe $112mInland Revenue says Cayman transactions were circular, and seeks $112m in back-taxes.27 Aug 05:56 AM
TaxMortgage broker sent back to prison for tax evasionThe Auckland mortgage broker evaded $400,000 in tax over the course of 10 years.20 Aug 01:45 AM
TaxSuper Fund calls for tax breaks on big projectsThe NZ Super Fund wants tax breaks on its own plan to build light rail in Auckland.27 Jul 05:00 PM
TaxIRD extends deadline for GST filings to 4 JulyIssues with the IRD's online system have made it difficult for customers to file returns.28 Jun 12:52 AM
TaxIRD says sorry for GST glitchAccountants say there are problems with the Inland Revenue's online system.26 Jun 08:20 PM
TaxFuel queues: Motorists likely to have to wait to fill upMotorists eager to fill up before the petrol price spike will be rushing to the pumps.25 Jun 12:45 AM
TaxThe man who owed IRD $500m has diedTributes for the scourge of the taxman and subject of NZ's largest bankruptcy proceeding.03 Jun 05:00 AM
TaxGoogle claims another loss for NZInternet giant claims local loss, but will restructure affairs following tax criticism.30 May 12:10 AM
TaxWatson keeps tax dispute court file closedWatson's Cullen Group successfully opposes bid to open court file on $60m tax wrangle.23 May 11:37 PM
OpinionHolm: Complexities of tax on share gainsCOMMENT: Finding clear rules about obligations on trading profits proves hard.18 May 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannBrace yourself for petrol at $3 a litreAn inquiry into pricing might be a good thing - but petrol prices are only one way.12 May 05:00 PM
TaxTax man chases Watson's firm for $60mInland Revenue claims Cayman Islands loans-for-shares scheme amounted to avoidance.11 May 05:00 PM
TaxTradie gets home detention for not paying taxUelese Young Yen was sentenced on 29 charges relating to two building services companies.07 May 03:55 AM
TaxShadow economy leaves taxman $1b shortChartered Accountants ANZ says under-reported tax is costing the Government $1b a year.04 May 03:00 AM
TaxPaul Smith: Online shoppers face 50% import tax under Govt plansInland Revenue and Customs must get act together or Govt will face the wrath of shoppers.03 May 01:31 AM
TaxKiwi retailers welcome 'Amazon tax' newsLong-time Kiwi retailers support a move forcing overseas retailers to collect GST.01 May 07:25 AM
TaxForestlands to fight FMA liquidation bidThe group has been under investigation by the FMA since last year.24 Apr 12:35 AM
BDBDTaxFMA seeks liquidation of Forestlands companies over debtsThe FMA first started investigating Forestlands companies in March last year.22 Apr 10:22 PM
BDBDTaxTaxman left $800m short on under-reporting from self-employedThe nation's self-employed are under-reporting their income by about 20 percent.19 Apr 08:58 PM
TaxR&D tax plan: 'Devil is in the detail'Reaction to the proposed R&D tax incentive plan has been mixed.19 Apr 06:26 AM
Tax$1.5m tax payments fail: Businessman jailedIRD says businessman showed contempt for the tax system.18 Apr 04:34 AM
TaxAussie tax office targets Kiwi retailersRetail NZ is urging Kiwi retailers to register to pay Australian GST from July.12 Apr 09:03 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenComment: We need to know what makes robo-taxman tickNew IT systems kick in as part of the tax department's $1.9 billion transformation.10 Apr 05:08 AM
TaxIRD site to go offline for four daysThe IRD plans to roll out a number of upgrades to its system.09 Apr 11:16 PM
OpinionUnder-the-table warning: Taxman's robots to hunt out cash jobsCOMMENT: $1.9b project means little will get past Inland Revenue.09 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Are you due a tax refund?It's simple to find out if you're due a refund, without paying a refund company.08 Apr 02:39 AM
TaxAuckland Boy, 8, gets $23,000 tax billFather of 8-year-old schoolboy gobsmacked after a huge tax bill is sent to his son by IRD.06 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxIRD warning for cryptocurrency investorsThe IRD is reminding cryptocurrency investors of their tax obligations.03 Apr 02:24 AM
TaxBusiness debate: Should NZ introduce a capital gains tax?Mark Fowler and Andrew King go head to head on whether NZ needs a capital gains tax.20 Mar 07:02 PM
BDBDTaxCapital gains tax set to be 'contentious' issue as Govt asks for submissionsThe government's Tax Working Group is encouraging submissions on capital gains taxes.13 Mar 09:34 PM
