PoliticsCapital gains complexity: How NZ compares globally, and what Labour should doA new report says NZ has the most limited regime in the OECD for taxing capital gains.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Ignoring debt will only make things worse': IRD threatens overdue taxpayersThe IRD says it has already stepped up enforcement of payments this year. 13 Oct 03:58 AM
PremiumProperty$20m+ collapse: Six companies in liquidation, creditors namedIt is too soon to say if any money will be available to pay debts.13 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Renting out your bach? Beware the tax trap that could cost you dearly10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumBusinessIkea eligible for multimillion-dollar tax break under Govt's Investment Boost scheme29 Sep 03:28 AM
WellingtonHow a beneficiary swindled $62k using IRD's ‘high-trust’ business loan scheme29 Sep 03:20 AM
PremiumPoliticsShielding the rich? Govt to axe info-gathering power that shed light on how much tax the rich pay01 Sep 05:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew 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
Business'You can’t claim the pool guy': tax deductibility explainedNavigating the tax deductibility minefield.17 Aug 07:00 PM
AucklandLeaky St Lukes apartment for sale at huge discount – but there’s a catchHe served time with Grace Millane killer Jesse Kempson and jailed fraudster Aaron Drever.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland estate agent gets into nearly $1m of tax debt while still bankruptDavid Greig has sold $850 million of property in a career spanning more than 30 years. 14 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandProperty developer allegedly withdrew $2m from firms before they failed, millions owed to IRDThe now-bankrupted businessman is also accused of moving cash between insolvent companies.06 Aug 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why the job market feels worse than the numbers lookANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.29 Jul 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBankrupted Akl developer 'millions in debt', blames housing market collapseThe developer was tipped into bankruptcy by Carters over a $225k building supplies debt. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
Auckland'Financial ruins': Mayoral staffer's $560k company collapse under fireLiquidators reported the company had no assets and owed $559,739 to Inland Revenue.22 Jul 12:20 AM
PoliticsJust 153 families receiving maximum FamilyBoost childcare tax creditThe Government has recently widened the eligibility criteria for FamilyBoost.21 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
