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
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
