PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceNation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debtThree-quarters of overseas borrowers are behind on repayments.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandLogging company owes $1.5m to IRD, forestry companies - report Lift Harvesting's creditors are said to include NZTA and companies involved in forestry.19 Aug 05:00 AM
BusinessFraudster used false identities to try to steal $220,000Bank account details were doctored in Caitlin Briar Ashby's bid to steal.18 Aug 10:32 PM
PremiumAucklandAuckland estate agent gets into nearly $1m of tax debt while still bankrupt14 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumAucklandProperty developer allegedly withdrew $2m from firms before they failed, millions owed to IRD06 Aug 08:07 PM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why the job market feels worse than the numbers look29 Jul 07:14 PM
PremiumAucklandBankrupted Akl developer 'millions in debt', blames housing market collapse28 Jul 05:00 PM
AucklandAuckland Council boss probes mayoral executive's company liquidation owing $560k to IRDMayor Wayne Brown requested chief executive Phil Wilson to investigate.21 Jul 12:19 AM
PoliticsSeymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chainsThe Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.13 Jul 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExclusive: Finance Minister eyeing tax settings ahead of potential election-year changesA 'wide range of options' is now under consideration.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingHansells owes $10m to staff, ANZ, IRD and company linked to the Hart familyCompany linked to Graeme Hart bought company after it went into receivership. 18 Jun 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaver'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmsFinance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyTech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refundPLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.10 Jun 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGreens argue rich list proves case for tax. Act disagreesThe Greens say the growing wealth is evidence for taxing the rich more.09 Jun 11:50 PM
BusinessIt's tax refund season, so how do you know if you're in for a windfall?The IRD has issued its income tax assessments for the last financial year. 04 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIRD not 'geared up' to know how many families, if any, received $252 tax promiseSignificant lags in data are contributing to the issue. 19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlippers under fire: Property traders using $60m tax dodge to buy new build homes cheapA small developer says he is being put out of business by unscrupulous property traders.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandListen: Luxon blames ‘assumptions’ for FamilyBoost scheme shortfallLuxon is returning from an overseas trip, which included attending the Pope's funeral.27 Apr 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Family trusts no longer as attractive as they used to beOPINION: Last week the trustee tax rate increased from 33% to 39%.06 Apr 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementHow to legally reduce your tax bill before year’s endOPINION: Check if you're on the right tax code, especially with multiple incomes.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong-running social services trust in liquidation owes IRD $200k Te Tuinga Whānau once had assets and revenue worth millions of dollars.28 Mar 04:02 PM
BusinessIRD says time running out for Small Business Cashflow loan repaymentsAbout 10,000 loans are in default after the Covid-era scheme was launched.16 Mar 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Full throttle’ - IRD steps up January liquidations for unpaid taxInland Revenue confirmed a busy start to the year with the number of court applications.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPanama Papers wash-up sees IRD net $13.5mTaxman hauls in millions after international journalists' tax and trust exposés.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Particularly unfair': NZSAS soldier’s compo taxed higher because he was hurt offshoreVeterans left paying more tax if they were injured in disaster and war zones.22 Dec 04:00 PM
TaxDebt collectors chasing Kiwis overseas who are behind on student loan paymentsThey have doubled the team chasing Kiwis overseas who are behind in loan payments.14 Nov 08:07 PM
New ZealandIRD to stop sharing taxpayer details with social media platforms following outcry8000 taxpayers protested over IRD's practice of sharing details for targeted ads.05 Nov 01:12 AM
TaxInland Revenue raises capital gains tax questionsThe department has been addressing whether the country needs a new form of tax.25 Sep 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Paranoia and laughter - the text from IRD looked like a scam, but it turned into a 'joke'OPINION: 'Yes it was us that sent the text,' she said, as I started to get excited.16 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour's tax policy debate: capital gains tax and wealth tax under discussionChris Hipkins confirms Labour debates varied taxes, including capital gains.27 Aug 03:03 AM