Latest from Inland Revenue Department

'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies

The High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.

Pah Homestead cafe under new management, previous operator in liquidation

Pah Homestead housed the James Wallace Arts Trust collection.

Kiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last year

The figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".

Failed 'scheme to defeat the IRD': 'Staggering' effect on woman's finances

Mila Amber's plan to avoid a huge tax bill may have cost her dearly.

Judge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRD

The terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Grant Robertson’s digital services tax on Big Tech ‘a drop in the ocean’

Long-dormant flat tax on Google and Facebook's NZ revenue is suddenly back on the agenda.

'Biggest problem' running 139 Auckland Airbnbs

One multimillionaire landlord with 12 places: Why he would never list his homes like this.

Thousands of families, cyclone victims subject to CGT on family home under new rules

An IRD interpretation may mean high tax via the bright-line test for many.

Builder selling luxury homes while familes and creditors owed $10m

Size of debt owed to tiny home creditors almost doubles.

High-profile prisoner accused of fraud will keep name secret for now

The man argued publishing his name would prejudice his right to a fair trial.

K Road pie shop failure blamed on Covid lockdowns

The popular dessert shop faced debt that couldn't be covered after the pandemic.

IRD guidance on the trustee tax looks a bit like tax avoidance - experts

Accountants advise caution around minimising trustee tax bill.

Auckland fast-food outlets insolvent after pandemic 'killed' business, owe $300k to IRD

The Commercial Bay and Westfield Albany outlets went into liquidation last month.

New law opens door to more research on tax paid, or not paid, by the super rich

A new bill makes it easier for the IRD to regularly probe and report people's tax affairs.

Auckland director stole $5m of staff’s KiwiSaver, tax, child support

He's been jailed for two years and three months.

Wellington bar The George insolvent: landlord changed locks, $800,000+ owed

Landlord changed locks after bar failed to pay rent, and IRD makes move.