TaxTide going out on tax secrecyGovernment announcements on pay-as-you-go rules and greater IRD disclosure powers welcomed by experts.13 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxIRD to get new power to share tax secretsNew tax rules might be more convenient for small business, but IRD is getting new powers to share tax details with others.13 Apr 02:00 AM
TaxHunt for Kiwis linked to Panama scandalInland Revenue is trying to get information on New Zealanders who have dealt with Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.04 Apr 11:35 PM
New ZealandStudent loan arrest: Repayments upThe border arrest of a man over his student-loan debt has contributed to a surge in repayments, Inland Revenue says.03 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxAre executive incentives too generous?Executive incentive schemes aim to boost company performance. But is it too easy for top bosses to get a reward?31 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionCraig Elliffe: Others' tax tactics worth a look for NZInternational tax issues are bubbling away again with the recent revelation from the <i>NZ Herald</i> that multinationals operating in NZ pay just $1.8 million of tax on revenue of $10 billion.29 Mar 10:33 PM
EmploymentInland Revenue to cut 1500 jobsInland Revenue is set to cut 1500 jobs between 2018 and 2021.24 Mar 04:36 AM
BDBDTaxTax share agreements to extend to spiesNew Zealand's intelligence agencies would be able to access individuals' tax information if parliament backs the recent review carried out by Michael Cullen and Patsy Reddy.23 Mar 07:30 PM
BDBDBusinessSerepisos liquidation ends, creditors $2m shortLiquidators of Terry Serepisos's Century City group have completed their wash-up with about $2 million owing to unsecured creditors.07 Mar 12:05 AM
Personal FinanceShine comes off gold ownershipKiwis who make a profit after selling gold or silver bullion should pay tax on it according to the Inland Revenue Department.02 Mar 08:05 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Kiwi Big Brother is watching youThe Government mostly needs no warrant and companies hand over information even if not legally obligated to do so, writes Rodney Hide.27 Feb 04:00 PM
TaxErceg brother's quest hits a brick wallBid to uncover liquor magnate's trust records is dealt another blow.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand10 rack up $3m in loans for studyWorried about the size of your student loan? The top 10 borrowers each owes more than $300,000, new figures supplied to the Herald reveal.18 Feb 04:00 PM
TaxMasala: From hot food, to frozen assetsThirty three properties across Auckland are tied up in a $34m asset freeze - New Zealand's biggest such case.12 Feb 06:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Plenty worse tax dodgers than tradiesCrackdown on cash jobs is welcome, but IRD should not forget corporate big fish.29 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionCrackdown on cash jobsInland Revenue is cracking down on the black economy after many tradies admitted knowing of cash jobs worth more than $20,000.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIRD travel bill balloons 38%The tax department's international travel bill has ballooned by more than $420,000 in a single year - an increase of 38 per cent.06 Jan 04:00 PM
TaxIRD cheats rip off nearly $11mInland Revenue Department prosecuted fewer people in 2015 than the year before, but the value of the frauds was bigger.29 Dec 04:00 PM
TaxTax evaders living the high lifeA couple convicted of fleecing almost $1 million from the taxpayer between them by not paying GST are still living a life of luxury.04 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessKiwis flying home could be arrestedDefaulted on your student loan before heading overseas? Then the Inland Revenue has a Christmas message for you.03 Dec 09:47 PM
TaxBankrupt: The man who owes $500m taxIt's the end of the road for veteran tax battler John George Russell, who has just been declared bankrupt after a long legal battle with the IRD.18 Nov 09:50 PM
OpinionNZ's super rich in taxman's sightsThere are a number of super rich Kiwis who declare income of less than $70,000 a year.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Auckland lacking apartmentsOne of the main differences between Auckland and the three major East Coast Australian cities is the huge number of apartments.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Apple and taxWhy is IRD billing an 81 year old New Zealander $40m a year while Apple has an annual tax bill of less than $10 million?06 Nov 01:40 AM
OpinionBusiness Insider: $500m man calls it quits in battle with IRDJohn George Russell - accountant, former merchant banker, 81-year-old and some $500 million in debt to the IRD - is finally raising the white flag.30 Oct 04:00 PM
Tax$500m tax debt, and out of optionsHigh Court has rejected the only proposal that stood between 80-year-old accountant and bankruptcy29 Sep 11:20 PM
TaxAttempts to unravel Korean tax tangleInland Revenue cites international tax agreement as it refuses to hand over documents, judge is not persuaded that's a good reason to enforce secrecy.25 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDTaxCapital tax unfair, says HawkinsNew Zealanders are being taxed on their own capital because of unfair rules covering shares in demerged companies, but the Government argues the Inland Revenue Department does not have the resources....13 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessCourt to rule on $500m tax debt planAn 80-year-old accountant who owes Inland Revenue around $500 million wants the High Court to approve his proposal to pay $1000 a week off the debt.01 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDInvestmentForeign speculator tax forges aheadThe IRD IS proposing a withholding tax of 33 percent of a vendor's gain on a sale, or 10 percent of the total purchase price.31 Aug 03:48 AM
EditorialEditorial: Aussies show the way with tax initiativeIf Australia's initiative works well enough, this country should be quick to follow suit.23 Aug 06:33 PM
TaxPharmacist loses tax secrecy bidA pharmacist probed by IRD for "possible tax evasion" has lost a bid to keep his identity secret.19 Aug 02:45 AM
