New ZealandBust Westport company plant still missingThe receivers for Westport heavy machinery repair company are still looking for some of the company's plant 18 months after it went bust.20 Dec 01:37 AM
TaxTax crack down 'not far enough'Support for the government's crack down on tax avoidance has been tempered with criticism the moves come too late and don't go far enough.13 Dec 09:03 PM
EditorialEditorial: Action against tax dodgersThe Government must ensure every firm trading here pays its fair share for the stability and services they all enjoy.13 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireThat ol' tax cut story keeps on comingTOBY MANHIRE COMMENT: John Key squeezed a lot into a few short days in Lima over the weekend.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOther arrangements made for ousted workersAlternative work spaces are being arranged for hundreds of office workers kicked out of the Asteron building. The building, which 23 Nov 11:09 PM
New ZealandIRD Wellington headquarters evacuatedThe Asteron building, at 55 Featherston St, is the latest Wellington building to be evacuated due to earthquake safety concerns.23 Nov 06:27 AM
TaxBig business fears cost of losing tax battleThe corporate community fears it has lost the public debate over tax avoidance and a legislative crackdown is imminent.22 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandTax measures for quake communitiesInland Revenue will waive interest on late tax payments from people living in earthquake-struck communities, Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced.21 Nov 09:00 PM
BusinessFamily's tax scam targets prominent chefAn accountant and his two sons colluded to run a fraudulent scheme that ensnared a prominent New Zealand chef.19 Nov 10:34 PM
TaxInland Revenue throws down gauntletLarge companies need to "rebuild the trust of the public" by being more open about tax arrangements, the IRD says.17 Nov 11:04 PM
BDBDTaxIRD steps up student loan recovery effortInland Revenue says it's in talks with foreign tax departments as it steps up efforts to recover money owed by overseas-based student loan borrowers.09 Nov 12:10 AM
Small BusinessHome detention for $400,000 tax rip-offA Taradale businessman has been sentenced to nine months' home detention for multiple tax evasion offences, despite having reimbursed 06 Nov 07:45 PM
New ZealandThird arrest over student loan debtThe Government's crackdown on student loan borrowers in Australia has stepped up a notch.01 Nov 01:39 AM
TaxIRD goes after international tech firmsInland Revenue has launched a swathe of audits into the tax arrangements of international technology firms.23 Oct 11:02 PM
TaxTax loophole stays open for nowMove to cap deductions is delayed until next year at the earliest.21 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessTax rule warning for homebuyersThe rule introduced by the IRD)last year to curb house speculation is exposing some genuine home buyers to a significant tax liability.18 Oct 10:00 PM
TaxTalking with the taxwomanThe chance to take the top job was 'too good to be true', Inland Revenue boss Naomi Ferguson tells Tamsyn Parker.15 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandProperty developer loses tax appealA property developer's claims of an unfair tax trial have been thrown out by appeal judges.10 Oct 02:59 AM
TaxCrackdown on cash jobs by tradiesThe IRD has launched another campaign cracking down on tradies carrying out work for under-the-table payment.19 Sep 06:58 AM
TaxHow do the super-rich spend their cash?The number of super-rich Kiwis on the tax department's radar has jumped.13 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandEmployee admits $600k tax evasionA former Hamilton IRD employee has admitted not paying any tax or PAYE over a five year period.01 Sep 05:52 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseMy wife missed out on $16,500 from KiwiSaverCOMMENT: Unlike in Australia, where superannuation saving is compulsory, joining KiwiSaver is your choice.20 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessRestaurateur jailed for $800k tax fraudThe owner of an Auckland Chinese restaurant serving sharkfin dishes has been sentenced to jail for evading nearly $800,000 in tax.18 Aug 11:12 PM
BusinessLowie Recruitment liquidators seek to claw back moneyLiquidators of league coaching legend Graham Lowe's former recruitment company are trying to claw back funds from one of its shareholders.28 Jul 12:20 AM
EnergyBusinesses in limbo after tax rulingTrustpower may now have to pay nearly $15 million in tax and interest after losing a Supreme Court appeal.26 Jul 10:30 PM
BDBDTaxIRD: Transformation project tracking below budgetIRD says a 10-year project to overhaul IT infrastructure and introduce new processes is tracking below budget.14 Jul 11:16 PM
BusinessTax experts query IRD's strengthPoor decisions made under pressure point to lack of resourcing, tax specialists say.10 Jul 05:00 PM
TaxMasala mansions pulled from saleProperties linked to the Masala restaurant empire, restrained under the country's biggest ever asset seizure, have been pulled from mortgagee sale.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Ability to look other way to get tougherCOMMENT: It is a scandal that it has taken a Govt inquiry for PM to agree to a crackdown on abuse of NZ foreign trust regimes.01 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDTaxIRD scam still generating complaintsInland Revenue says the latest telephone phishing scam is unusual because it's still generating 200 complaints a day.01 Jul 12:50 AM
BDBDRetailGovt won't lower GST for online purchasesThe Government wants to lower the threshold on online purchases, but says more work is needed beforehand.30 Jun 02:48 AM
TaxIRD ponders UCI Holdings' bankruptcy bidIRD yet to decide if it will oppose a bid from Graeme Hart's auto parts business to have its US bankruptcy protection recognised here.30 Jun 12:35 AM
TaxMasala defence claim thrown outA High Court judge has thrown out a defence put up by two Masala restaurant bosses to a liquidators' claim.28 Jun 06:55 PM
BusinessHonk tax deduction appeal lostA company caught up in a controversial Inland Revenue raid has lost a High Court fight over a $1.1 million income tax deduction.28 Jun 05:00 PM
