Small BusinessNZ has fourth lowest GST rate in OECD: surveyNew Zealand has one of the lowest GST rates in the OECD, despite households now being charged at a higher rate than before.18 Oct 10:45 PM
InvestmentHenderson seeks deal on paying creditorsAuckland property developer David Henderson is seeking approval for a plan to pay his creditors in a bid to avert bankruptcy.21 Sep 05:30 PM
Small Business<i>GST Countdown:</i> Tax cuts will help shield the blowTax cuts will help shield the blow from higher retail prices, says Phil O'Reilly.19 Sep 05:30 PM
EconomyFreightways profit falls 2 per centFreightways' performance in the second half of the year has shown good improvement, says the company.15 Aug 11:15 PM
Official Cash RateASB Bank profit dips, impairments nearly halveProfits have dipped at ASB Bank, but loan impairment charges have halved.11 Aug 12:00 AM
TaxAussie changes to company tax rates good for NZFinance Minister Bill English says Australia's company tax cuts will benefit New Zealand.02 Jul 04:51 AM
EconomyAustralia drops mining taxA compromise deal over the taxation of Australian mining companies has been announced by new PM Julia Gillard.02 Jul 12:30 AM
TaxAccounting for Budget proves big hurdleBudget accounting changes that will hit corporate headline profits by hundreds of millions of dollars have been condemned by tax experts.27 Jun 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> One step forward, and then a stumbleBill English has taken a step back by dropping the company tax rate precipitously.31 May 04:00 PM
EconomyIRD may hit commercial fit-outsThe Government has embarked on a path to abolish building depreciation on virtually every building type and could hit depreciation claims on commercial building fit-outs in future, says Bayleys Valuations director John Freeman.28 May 04:00 PM
Aged careBudget adds seasoning to PIEs<i>Inside Money:</i> Budget adds seasoning to PIEs21 May 12:00 AM