BDBDEconomyGovt accounts show pre-GST retail bonanza never happenedThe Govt's budget cash deficit is wider than forecast as an expected spending surge ahead of the increase in GST failed to eventuate and companies paid less tax.07 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandSome good news from the taxmanIRD has released its latest unclaimed money list.04 Nov 04:30 PM
KiwiSaverKiwi financial confidence dips, big banks win investors heartsFinancial confidence levels have dropped back to 2009 levels, says a new survey.20 Oct 10:00 PM
Small BusinessNZ has fourth lowest GST rate in OECD: surveyNew Zealand has one of the lowest GST rates in the OECD, despite households now being charged at a higher rate than before.18 Oct 10:45 PM
BDBDEconomyGovt deficit shrinks despite lower tax takeThe Govt's financial statements show the deficit shrank as bigger returns from the ACC and the Cullen Fund kicked in.14 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandGST rise: The hole in your pocketFor some professionals this week's tax cuts make them wealthier than before. Others take home less money than they did six years ago.02 Oct 04:30 PM
Aged careMost Kiwis will have a few dollars more tomorrowThe "GST-income tax switch" will from tomorrow leave the vast majority of income earners with at least a few more dollars in their pockets each week.30 Sep 01:45 AM
TaxUse tax cut cash to pay off debts, experts sayThe average family will be about $18 a week better off from Friday - but the experts advise not to go and spend it.28 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandLabour to announce no GST on fruit and vege policyLabour is expected to announce tomorrow its $270 million policy for removing Goods and Services Tax (GST) from fresh fruit and vegetables.26 Sep 04:41 AM
Small BusinessMajority expect big GST impact on household spending - surveyBusinesses are concerned that the GST rise will dampen down already weak consumer confidence.23 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessRaise prices to cope with GST hike says hospitality bossBar and restaurant owners are being advised to put prices up next Friday to compensate for the GST increase coming into force.22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt readying to sell GST riseNational MPs will be out in their electorates selling the Govt's tax cut and GST increase package to voters before it takes effect next month.21 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDEmploymentEconomists trim NZ growth forecastsEconomists have wound back their expectations for NZ's recovery.20 Sep 11:00 PM
Small Business<i>GST Countdown:</i> Tax cuts will help shield the blowTax cuts will help shield the blow from higher retail prices, says Phil O'Reilly.19 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Income splitting hardest on poorPeter Dunne's bill is unfair, unaffordable and unlikely to happen, writes Brian Fallow.01 Sep 05:30 PM
