Latest from Inland Revenue Department

Apple’s NZ sales slump as taxes still head offshore

The technology giant's sales still top $1 billion, but have declined 6% over the year.

Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years

When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.

Eye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals

'A number of limitations in respect of these financial records' - PwC on Du Val entities.

Inland Revenue raises capital gains tax questions

The department has been addressing whether the country needs a new form of tax.

IRD looks at how much tax we pay - and whether we need to pay more

IRD is seeking public feedback on the topic of its next long-term insights briefing.

ELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amount

Receivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.

Labour's tax policy debate: capital gains tax and wealth tax under discussion

Chris Hipkins confirms Labour debates varied taxes, including capital gains.

Cambodian baker migrants fail to get order to stop BNZ selling Auckland home

BNZ became concerned that it made the loan based on false information presented to it.

Tax minimisation strategy sees billions shifted ahead of trustee tax hike

Trust-owned companies appear to have flushed out excess retained earnings to save on tax.

Surge in 'unclaimed money' managed by Inland Revenue

Increased amounts of money available are due to changes to the Unclaimed Money Act.

Alleged wage subsidy fraud trial likely next year

Wage subsidy trial: Tax agency charges could be merged with $977k fraud allegations.

Revenue Minister Simon Watts tackles Big Tech on tax

Changes are afoot. An academic is sceptical about one approach, and favours another.

What’s driving the big jump in KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals?

A record $29.2 million in KiwiSaver funds were taken out in March alone.

Facebook NZ revenue flat at $9m as $157m goes to Ireland

Tech giant's local reported revenue remains tiny - and it paid just $1.3m in income tax.

Tax evader mum's reparation will take 161 years to pay off

It'll take a while for cafe mum's reparation order to make up for payroll, GST scam.

Warriors bar's former owner owes more than $170k to Inland Revenue

Five associated companies are also in liquidation, owing the IRD $1.7 million.