EconomyDeficit worse than forecast - $10.1bThe New Zealand government ran an operating deficit of $10.16 billion in the nine months ended March 31, almost 15pc worse than forecast. The government faces a potential credit rating downgrade from Standard and Poor's unless it can...09 May 10:45 PM
Small BusinessTax man leaves sour tasteThe owner of a Chinese restaurant felt like committing suicide after the Inland Revenue Department demanded she produce more than 20 years of tax records.07 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBernard Hickey<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Havens for rich tax avoiders will cripple NZAvoiding and minimising tax is almost a national sport...07 May 05:30 PM
EconomyClampdown on tax credits as changes kick inThousands of households could lose their eligibility for Working for Families tax credits from tomorrow, but companies and beneficiaries stand to gain as a raft of regulatory changes across government departments kicks in.31 Mar 11:39 PM
Small BusinessHalf of Kiwi businesses want common economic zoneAlmost half of all Kiwi business owners would vote for a common economic zone and currency with Australia.08 Feb 08:19 PM
Economy<i>Tony Joyce:</i> The need to avoid tax uncertaintyUncertainty is possibly the most unwanted and disruptive influence on business today.06 Jan 10:00 PM
EmploymentMore to be done on tax, education, says Treasury secretaryMore can be done to improve the tax system to promote economic growth, says Treasury secretary John Whitehead.24 Nov 01:45 AM
BDBDEconomyGovt accounts show pre-GST retail bonanza never happenedThe Govt's budget cash deficit is wider than forecast as an expected spending surge ahead of the increase in GST failed to eventuate and companies paid less tax.07 Nov 11:30 PM
