TaxBusinessman's fight against $470m tax bill dismissedJustices John Wild, Ellen French and Helen Winkelmann delivered their decision to dismiss the appeal, saying it was an "abuse" of the court process.04 Aug 09:03 AM
New ZealandTax staff pinged for sick leaveIRD staff are being hauled before their manager if they have even one day off ill, as the tax agency grapples with its high level of sick leave.24 Jul 05:00 PM
TaxOffshore buyer rules 'confusing'Consultancy firm EY says new rules aimed at tracking offshore property buyers could end up increasing compliance costs to taxpayers.22 Jul 02:15 AM
Personal FinanceBuyers in rush to beat new rulesAn agent from Auckland's biggest residential real estate business says some buyers are trying to beat the Government's new property speculator restrictions.20 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeHouse buyers try to beat Govt changeAn Auckland real estate agent says "some groups of buyers" are trying to beat the Government's new restrictions on foreign property purchases due in October.19 Jul 11:30 PM
TaxLegal-highs empire under the hammerThe former empire of legal-highs godfather Matt Bowden is disintegrating - three of his properties, worth more than $5 million, are listed for mortgagee sale.17 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceAgents support foreign investor law changeLandlords, lawyers, real estate agents and accountants have presented submissions to the Parliamentary select committee.14 Jul 09:55 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Forgot to pay KiwiSaver? Talk to the IRDWhat happens when an employer unintentionally misses making KiwiSaver deductions or employer contributions?11 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionCraig Elliffe: Bright-line test for house sales lacks lustreCraig Elliffe writes: The officials' paper indicates an exemption will apply when you inherit a property from a deceased estate or have transferred as part of the property settlement.05 Jul 09:22 PM
TaxBattle to bankrupt man with $485m IRD bill continuesThe battle to bankrupt an octogenarian Auckland businessman over a $470 million tax bill continues as he argues Inland Revenue should accept his repayment offer.24 Jun 05:13 AM
TaxUS firm wins IRD contractThe IRD has selected a US company as the preferred software supplier for its $1 billion-plus business transformation which will replace its ageing information technology system.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnknown bag blown up by bomb squadAn unattended bag which was discovered in an Inland Revenue building was blown up by the bomb squad in an operation which saw people forced out of shops and businesses for hours.05 Jun 07:59 PM
TaxMan with $485m IRD bill loses courtroom battleJohn Russell has lost another IRD stoush, this time about a company which has been in receivership for 20 years.04 Jun 02:37 AM
New ZealandCouple didn't declare $1m in salesA couple who did not declare more than $1 million in cash sales at their Auckland restaurant have been sentenced to eight months' home detention.28 May 04:49 AM
KiwiSaverKickstart axe 'won't deter savers'Prime Minister John Key says axing the $1000 kickstart grant to new KiwiSaver members in the Budget "will not make a blind bit of difference to the number of people who join".26 May 05:00 PM
TaxLegal high firm chased for $850,000 taxLegal high company Stargate Operations is being chased by IRD for $850,000.20 May 11:20 PM
OpinionCredit Cunliffe for capital gains taxEditorial: The PM does not want to call it a capital gains tax but that is what it is. Houses bought as investment property will have their capital gain taxed if they are sold within two years.18 May 05:30 PM
Banking and financeProperty rules prompt fearsThe Government's property speculator tax crackdown will lead to large-scale real estate dumping before its October 1 start and widespread evasion and avoidance, experts say.18 May 05:00 PM
BDBDInvestmentHow you could fall foul of new tax rulesThe IRD has released a summary of commonly made mistakes by non-professional property investors.17 May 11:00 PM
ConstructionTradies crackdown's 'outstanding' resultsA crackdown on tradies' cash jobs is yielding "outstanding" results, says the tax department.11 May 12:46 AM
TaxIRD closes in on $485m billInland Revenue now has a clear path to try to bankrupt an accountant who owes it nearly half a billion dollars.10 May 05:00 PM
Aged careSafety-first KiwiSavers risk losing outKiwiSaver providers are struggling to move savers out of the default funds despite a requirement by the Government to give people more information on their choices.10 May 05:00 PM
TaxIRD targets tax cheatsSpecial team zeroes in on landlords and speculators, netting $258 million in unpaid tax in past 5 years.08 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionIRD chasing taxes from 'hidden economy'Auckland tradies are being targeted by the Inland Revenue Department in a bid to recoup unpaid income tax.05 May 02:40 AM
EmploymentFirms supporting parentsFamily-friendly working conditions also help parents of young children. These measures don't need to cost a fortune.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt mulling investment property probeGreater resources for the taxman to investigate property deals are being considered in this year's budget.28 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for fraudulent GST claimsA man who made up fake businesses to fraudulently claim GST refunds has been jailed for two years and three months.16 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandChild support change pinches budgetsA pregnant mum of two has been left with less than $300 a week to feed and clothe her family after a formula for child support payments came into force.07 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDSharesDulux takes $15.2m hit in IRD tax disputeDulux took a $15.2m provision to settle its tax dispute with the IRD over subsidiary Alesco NZ's use of optional convertible notes.07 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandHome detention for thieving MinisterA South Auckland Church Minister who ripped off thousands of taxpayers' dollars has been sentenced to nearly a year in home detention.31 Mar 10:49 PM
Tax'No hiding' as IRD targets Trade Me usersInland Revenue could chase you for tax if you've sold goods on Trade Me, now that it has obtained the personal and trading details of tens of thousands of customers.27 Mar 04:00 PM
