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
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
