TaxIRD proposes tax revamp for short-stay providersProposal to introduce tax for those renting out property as short-term accommodation.04 Feb 11:32 PM
Official Cash Rate$1.7b 'stealth' tax grab: How much extra did you pay?Use our NZ Herald calculator to work out how much extra tax you paid.31 Jan 04:00 PM
TaxPayday filing will cost small biz $2k a year, accountant warnsWarning over cost increases for small businesses in payday filing change.16 Jan 01:09 AM
CompaniesUp in smoke: Kiwi cannabis firm in liquidation as founders battleThe speculative cannabis industry has claimed its first casualty.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe accountant: Why 'Mr X' has name suppressionMr X has enjoyed name suppression since late 2016 - he will now have it for life.21 Dec 05:24 AM
Tax115,000 Kiwis to get tax bill for first timeMore than 100,000 Kiwis to face a tax bill for the first time next year.09 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessMicrosoft NZ and IRD at odds over transfer pricingIRD has been auditing Microsoft's books amid a crackdown on multinationals.19 Nov 03:48 AM
TaxTax cheat Mr X remains nameless after IRD fraudThe accountant narrowly avoided prison today after helping file false tax returns.11 Oct 04:32 AM
TaxDragons' Den star sentenced for tax fraudThree men and their marina-related companies were investigated by the IRD.11 Oct 02:06 AM
TelecommunicationsNearly all Chorus broadband subcontractors 'breaching labour laws'"Volunteer" work and sub-minimum wage common, says Labour Inspectorate.08 Oct 02:46 AM
Small BusinessFailed building boss investigated by Companies OfficeBlair Cranston was expelled from Master Builders in December 2016.08 Oct 02:28 AM
Small BusinessTradies get nothing back in $3.6m building company collapseFirm won House of the Year awards but came unstuck in 2016 after leaky build claims.07 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessAre businesses better off with the new R&D tax credit?EY man says compliance costs will be deciding factor - & takes a stab at their direction.03 Oct 02:31 AM
BusinessWoods confirms R&D tax credit - with bumped-up rateMove comes as Australia clamps down on R&D cheats and scales back its scheme.02 Oct 07:33 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters holds veto on any capital gains taxCOMMENT: Only one conversation counts when it comes to the proposals from tax group.19 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandBooze baron's tax dodgeChristchurch man who admitted his role in a $380,000 tax dodge is ready to repay.14 Sep 03:29 AM
TaxEric Watson tax case nears conclusionLawyers for Inland Revenue and Cullen Group deliver closing statements in tax case.11 Sep 03:42 AM
EconomyComment: What the tax working group has in store for businessComment: Don't expect changes to the corporate tax rate, or any shifts in GST.09 Sep 01:00 AM
TaxEric Watson case: Court hears Caymans used to 'disguise commercial reality'Expert witness for Inland Revenue criticises key Eric Watson transaction as "circular".31 Aug 05:51 AM
TaxTax case sparked by 2004 audit of Eric WatsonCourt hears probe by Inland Revenue into rich lister triggered 14 year wrangle over $112m.28 Aug 04:25 AM
TaxIRD: Eric Watson's companies owe $112mInland Revenue says Cayman transactions were circular, and seeks $112m in back-taxes.27 Aug 05:56 AM
New ZealandImmigration files stored in public foyerThe boxes were kept in a foyer outside Immigration NZ's office.07 Aug 07:20 AM
New ZealandInland Revenue workers set to strike tomorrowUnion says one in four at IRD paid less than $48k, with many struggling to make ends meet.31 Jul 09:05 AM
EmploymentSecond IRD and MBIE strike confirmedStaff call for fair pay but bosses refuse to budge20 Jul 04:34 AM
New ZealandIRD warns public about sophisticated email scamThe IRD says the email is convincing, but there are important clues that it's a fake.18 Jul 03:51 AM
ConstructionProperty developer who left homeowners in the lurch declared bankruptIt is the second time that Stephen Foley has been declared bankrupt.09 Jul 07:19 AM
New ZealandDon't call: Inland Revenue impacted by strikeInland Revenue has asked customers not to phone during strike action08 Jul 09:00 PM
OpinionJordan Williams: Govt should ignore strikes by its desk clerksCOMMENT: Desk clerks in the public service have no case for a big pay increase.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hero cop' dodges prison over $283k in unpaid taxesFormer constable Gregory Fallon repeatedly failed to pay money owed to IRD.29 Jun 10:51 PM
EmploymentMassive strike by MBIE and IRD staff confirmedNational secretary Erin Polaczuk says bargaining teams were shocked by decision.28 Jun 04:45 AM
TaxIRD says sorry for GST glitchAccountants say there are problems with the Inland Revenue's online system.26 Jun 08:20 PM
EmploymentIRD and MBIE staff to go on strikeMore than 4000 IRD and MBIE staff will go on strike next month.25 Jun 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Are they for real?': Inland Revenue's bizarre satisfaction surveyA customer satisfaction quiz on Inland Revenue's website has attracted attention.08 Jun 08:01 PM
TaxThe man who owed IRD $500m has diedTributes for the scourge of the taxman and subject of NZ's largest bankruptcy proceeding.03 Jun 05:00 AM
