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
TaxTwo-decade $4m IRD battle in courtThe former owner of Christchurch preschool chain Chesterfields Preschools, will lodge a new judicial review at the High Court against the IRD chief executive.24 Mar 09:55 PM
TaxBro'Town, IRD settle out of courtLawyers representing a company which funded the animated comedy series Bro'Town and the IRD have reached a confidential out-of-court settlement.23 Mar 01:38 AM
RetailGST on online shopping welcomedA leading retailer has welcomed moves towards charging GST on online purchases from overseas.17 Mar 02:20 AM
New Zealand$163m blowout - and countingThe $163 million cost of changing the child support rules will increase further when the IRD implements a completely new computer system.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild support: 'Gobsmacking' blowoutLabour says former Revenue Minister Peter Dunne should answer for a blowout in the cost of implementing child support changes to $163 million.03 Mar 01:22 AM
Banking and financeIRD keeps mum on Swiss tax billsNew Zealanders who savoured the privacy of their Swiss HSBC bank accounts will continue to enjoy it from Inland Revenue, which won't reveal whether information from leaked files lifted any locals' tax bills.11 Feb 04:00 PM
EmploymentKiwifruit businesses breach laws in Bay of PlentyThe Government's employment watchdog has taken enforcement action against eight employers in the Bay of Plenty Kiwifruit industry following breaches of minimum employment standards.29 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandCity boss facing jail for tax dodgeAfter months of maintaining his innocence ex-Heart of the City boss Alex Swney phoned his parents to say he was going to plead guilty to nearly $1.8m in tax evasion.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlex Swney admits $2m tax evasionThe former boss of Auckland's Heart of the City organisation has this morning pleaded guilty to tax evasion of nearly $2 million.27 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandIRD 'glitch' produces 600 false demandsA Taihape woman had a shock on Saturday when she received a $359.02 bill for outstanding income tax.27 Jan 06:29 AM
Banking and financeSuper-rich to cough up $77m extra taxNew Zealand's super-rich were found liable for an extra $77 million of tax in the last financial year.26 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentWoman denied paid parental leaveA woman has been told she would not receive paid parental leave as she failed to chase up her lost application.14 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandTop 10 wrongly paid benefits: $2.14mThe ten largest amounts of wrongly acquired benefits totaled more than $2.14m last year - but advocates say most of the $23 billion paid out was genuinely needed.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigher fees lead to bigger student loansStudents are borrowing more than ever as tertiary fees rise - and those who head overseas after study are likely to take much longer to repay their loan.11 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDBusiness$214m in unauthorised public spendingCosts associated with the Christchurch rebuild account for the bulk of $214 million of unauthorised public spending in the past year, according to a new review.09 Dec 02:42 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Holiday easily set upOne of the features of KiwiSaver is you can take a holiday from contributions.08 Dec 04:00 PM
TaxForeign trusts in IRD sightsThe Inland Revenue Department is taking aim at the use of New Zealand trusts by foreigners to shield their income and assets from tax in their own countries following pressure from its overseas....26 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Gibberish rules in briefings for new ministersInland Revenue is not everyone's favourite government department. But its officials deserve a pat on the back in at least one respect, writes John Armstrong.12 Nov 04:00 PM
