TaxAlarm raised on basic incomeTaxpayers' Union says Labour Party plans for "universal basic income" will come with hefty price tag.28 Mar 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverThere are two certainties: death and taxesYou can dip into your KiwiSaver once you are eligible for New Zealand superannuation as long as you have been in the scheme for at least five years.19 Mar 04:00 PM
TaxHow companies shift profits overseasINTERACTIVE: Multinationals insist they are meeting their NZ legal obligations.17 Mar 04:42 PM
TaxGloriavale leaders defend tax statusLeaders of the Gloriavale Christian Community have opened up to the public after revelations the group has more than $40 million in assets.29 Feb 03:52 AM
TaxWhat Kiwis do with their tax refundsSpend or save? Kiwis have been surveyed on their tax refund habits.18 Feb 01:28 AM
ConstructionCEO: 'No one wants to live in Sydney'New Zealand's "simple" tax regime is attracting new recruits at Fletcher Building to move across the ditch for a better deal.17 Feb 06:20 PM
ConstructionCrackdown on cash jobsInland Revenue is cracking down on the black economy after many tradies admitted knowing of cash jobs worth more than $20,000.28 Jan 04:00 PM
EconomyReducing income tax 'still a priority'The Government has softened some of its targets for achieving surplus and reducing debt in light of a deterioration in the books that makes it previous target harder to sustain.15 Dec 07:55 PM
TaxTax evaders living the high lifeA couple convicted of fleecing almost $1 million from the taxpayer between them by not paying GST are still living a life of luxury.04 Dec 04:00 PM
TaxiTunes, Netflix, could have GST addedThe price of Netflix, iTunes, e-books and other foreign online services could jump by up to 15 per cent next year.16 Nov 04:05 PM
OpinionNZ's super rich in taxman's sightsThere are a number of super rich Kiwis who declare income of less than $70,000 a year.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Auckland lacking apartmentsOne of the main differences between Auckland and the three major East Coast Australian cities is the huge number of apartments.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Turning rightWe're all taxpayers, aren't we? So what's this Taxpayers' Union, which purports to represent us all? David Fisher investigates.13 Nov 07:59 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Apple and taxWhy is IRD billing an 81 year old New Zealander $40m a year while Apple has an annual tax bill of less than $10 million?06 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandFears for home-taught tots' educationBallooning numbers of preschool kids being taught at home by under-qualified grandparents and nannies - at the taxpayers' expense.09 Oct 04:00 PM
TaxAbsent tax evader convictedA former Dunedin lawyer who did not turn up for her trial has been found guilty on all 46 charges of tax evasion involving more than $180,000.14 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDTaxCapital tax unfair, says HawkinsNew Zealanders are being taxed on their own capital because of unfair rules covering shares in demerged companies, but the Government argues the Inland Revenue Department does not have the resources....13 Sep 05:00 PM
TaxTax evading tradie gets home detentionA tradesman has been sentenced to 10 months home detention and ordered to pay $92,400 reparation for tax evasion offences.27 Aug 09:44 PM
TaxPharmacist loses tax secrecy bidA pharmacist probed by IRD for "possible tax evasion" has lost a bid to keep his identity secret.19 Aug 02:45 AM
OpinionBarry Soper: Online GST has some positivesBarry Soper: Buying over the Internet, or online, is a no brainer. It comes down to two things, choice and cost.18 Aug 10:53 PM
OpinionAlex Malley: 'Netflix tax' - adjusting to digital disruptionThe Government's move to extend GST to digital products is a common sense idea, says Alex Malley.09 Aug 09:26 PM
TaxOffshore buyer rules 'confusing'Consultancy firm EY says new rules aimed at tracking offshore property buyers could end up increasing compliance costs to taxpayers.22 Jul 02:15 AM
ConstructionTradies crackdown's 'outstanding' resultsA crackdown on tradies' cash jobs is yielding "outstanding" results, says the tax department.11 May 12:46 AM
ConstructionIRD chasing taxes from 'hidden economy'Auckland tradies are being targeted by the Inland Revenue Department in a bid to recoup unpaid income tax.05 May 02:40 AM
Banking and financeExpect a higher deficitFinance Minister Bill English has confirmed that this month’s Budget will see the surplus forecast a year ago turn into a deficit slightly higher than forecasted in December.01 May 12:50 AM
TaxBHP demerger: Kiwis face tax billA tax hit facing almost 13,000 New Zealand investors in Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton is a result of "illogical" treatment of corporate demergers under this country's law, an....28 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxIRD to clamp down on speculatorsThe Government has proposed giving the taxman more resources to crack down on residential property speculators.28 Apr 05:00 PM
TaxKiwi shareholders face 'unfair' BHP taxKiwi shareholders in Australian mining giant BHP face paying an unfair tax as the company proceeds with a "demerger" plan.27 Apr 10:10 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Property tax - the case is clearThe case for taxing the income of residential property investors is compelling.23 Apr 08:15 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerTen ways to beat the tax manPaying taxes is inevitable but there are ways to ensure you keep more of your money in your pocket this tax year. Tamsyn Parker talked to two tax experts to get their tips.15 Apr 09:45 PM
