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New insolvency regime: Costs concern if liquidations surge

Some insiders concerned 'low quality practitioners' now have a veneer of respectability.

Accountants call for permanent legislative fix to work from home tax extension

Lockdown shows permanent working from home tax policy needed, say chartered accountants.

Inland Revenue's Wellington office deemed potentially quake-prone

Potential problems have been identified with the concrete floor.

Govt comms spending increases 50% in four years

Communications outgoings are up to $89m from $57m.

Trust busting: Is it the beginning of the end for hiding relationship property?

Trusts used to hide relationship property are under attack and may be losing their power.

IRD finding short-term accommodation after staff sent home due to seismic risk

About 1000 staff are working remotely after a seismic risk was found at Asteron Centre.

Mother denied paid leave after wrong advice from IRD

The woman was wrongfully told she could become a contractor and still receive payment.

Incoming $57m lawsuit: More legal action for Eric Watson

More claims are due to be filed in court against the former rich-lister.

Disgruntled accountant's reason for $170k tax evasion revealed

Robert Sinclair first began offending after a phone call with IRD went badly.

Public sector employment boosted post-pandemic, and not only in Wellington

In the year up to last December, 7630 new jobs were created in the public sector.

Eric Watson mulls bankruptcy, plans Netflix series after stint in prison

Controversial businessman, fresh from prison, gives first major interview in a decade.

Eric Watson liquidators: Have you seen this painting?

Legal action against law firm tax advisers ruled out, but search launched for painting.

Auckland couple used children as 'puppets' in tax evasion scheme

At least three times the children were used as a company's sole director and shareholder.

Developer's downfall: Former clients tell of dreams destroyed

Retirement savings in ruin, a first-home dream destroyed.

Nido collapse a double hit for South Auckland family

'I just called them and they have told me that they can't release any stock.'

Brian Fallow: Help the kids, hit the landlords

It makes no sense that property investors can deduct all their interest costs.