TaxInvestor fails to overthrow Trinity tax decisionAn attempt by an investor in the Trinity forestry scheme to set aside a nine-year-old tax avoidance ruling has been dismissed.30 Jun 05:30 PM
Media and marketingMediaWorks tax dispute warningLabour will be watching the government "like a hawk" over MediaWorks tax dispute because of past treatment for the media company which owns TV3 and RadioLive.19 Jun 01:15 AM
Media and marketingFast handover tipped for MediaWorksKordaMentha, the receivers for MediaWorks, could hand over control to a new firm by the end of next month, according to insiders.18 Jun 05:30 PM
Media and marketingExposure to MediaWorks limited: KeyPrime Minister John Key says he does not believe the Government will be overly affected by MediaWorks going into receivership, despite disputes about its tax liabilities.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew tax rules target overseas super paymentsInland Revenue is getting ready to clamp down on thousands of New Zealand residents who haven't been paying tax on withdrawals from their overseas superannuation schemes.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudent loan reprieve for Kiwis in OzAustralia has made a concession in its hardline policies denying expatriate New Zealanders access to government support and welfare programmes.11 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Hassle free rules encourage savingsI've just joined KiwiSaver and have to admit I'm a bit confused as to what happens to my money after it comes out of my pay.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis rushing to repay student loansOverseas student loan holders have been rushing to get in touch with the Inland Revenue Department and restart their loan payments.05 Jun 05:30 PM
TaxIRD moves to liquidate Allied Farmers rural unitA subsidiary of Allied Farmers has been served with a liquidation notice from Inland Revenue for $4.2 million.27 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentIRD eyes 500 over low-pay dodgeThe IRD is investigating up to 500 people it believes may have given themselves artificially low salaries to avoid paying the top personal tax rate.27 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandIRD refuses GST refunds for leaky buildingsThe Inland Revenue is withholding GST refunds from body corporates with leaky buildings, even though it is pretty sure they are entitled to claim them.24 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandTardy student borrowers owe $427mThe Government's tough new student loan rules are an attempt to claw back more than $427 million of debt in default from overseas-based borrowers.17 May 05:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: When is a property seller a trader?Q: What constitutes a "regular trader" in terms of the tax man? How many properties and shares would you have to "trade" in a year, say, to be considered a trader and become liable to pay tax on the capital gain?17 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandIRD apologises after year-long struggleA Milton woman has received an apology from the Inland Revenue Department after claims it ignored her pleas that her name and ID were being used fraudulently.01 May 10:10 PM
BusinessIRD sends out emails to wrong peopleInland Revenue is not ruling out the possibility of a cyber-attack after it wrongly sent emails to 47 people yesterday.20 Apr 02:41 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Time to set Paula Bennett on to tax cheatsBeneficiary cheats face not just the wrath of the law but a public tongue-lashing from minister Paula Bennett as well, writes Brian Rudman.16 Apr 05:30 PM
TaxFreeze order against Dragon's Den companyIRD has this morning obtained freezing orders over property in a company directed by Paul Webb, a former Dragon's Den judge.10 Apr 11:20 PM
Small Business700 confess low pay to IRDThe IRD has been flooded by a last-minute rush of confessions from people who paid themselves artificially low salaries to avoid the top personal tax rate.10 Apr 05:30 PM
EconomyAlesco seeks Supreme Court appealAlesco, whose tax-avoidance battle with Inland Revenue is seen as a test case for disputes involving more than $300 million, is trying to appeal to the Supreme Court.07 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandSteeper rate kicks in for studentsStudent loan holders will pay $11 more a week from today as the Government ramps up its repayment scheme.31 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTaxes to snag jetsettersExpat Kiwis and jetsetting workers face higher taxes under a crackdown on residency rules.23 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessIRD warns against tax refund scammersTaxpayers are being warned not to fall for hoax phone calls from fraudsters telling them they are eligible for unclaimed money or a tax refund.22 Mar 02:30 AM
Small BusinessHope in 20 year tax stoushA businessman is confident he can win a 20-year, $4 million legal battle with Inland Revenue.20 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessConfession offer 'a good deal'People who have paid themselves artificially low salaries to avoid paying the top tax rate should take advantage of an offer to confess while they can, says an expert.18 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandDisappointment at delays in child support system changesFathers paying child support are disappointed changes to New Zealand's child support system set to be in place by April 1 have been delayed a year.11 Mar 05:05 AM
OpinionEditorial: Ruling on tax for housing workers just madnessAuckland firms that send engineers and construction staff to Christchurch for the rebuild have just learned their projects are going to be much more expensive.10 Mar 04:30 PM
