PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIRD quietly consults on bank tax tweaks – is a bigger tax grab in the works?The Herald obtains a copy of consultation Inland Revenue is doing with industry.19 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumTaxCostly calls: $2m IRD calling campaign had just 18% uptake of new security measureOnly 18% of people reached by IRD’s calls adopted the two-step verification promoted.12 Feb 04:29 AM
PremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: The risks and rewards of tapping your house for cash in retirementOPINION: Should you unlock your home's value with a reverse mortgage?31 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: The hidden costs of being a landlord OPINION: What every would-be property investor needs before they buy. 31 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesDebt hangover: Covid loans put pressure on small firms as failures and IRD write-offs mountNearly $450m of the scheme’s loans are in default, with more write-offs likely.30 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumEconomyTreasury boss on bolstering the books in absence of high house prices and immigration12 Jan 04:15 PM
PremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How much insurance do you really need? What every household should weigh up09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumEconomyNo reprieve for Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to invest a large inheritance in your 20s and avoid mistakesOPINION: It's tough losing your mum at a young age.12 Dec 04:00 PM
Tax7000 pensioners overcharged in another Inland Revenue errorOne pensioner was wrongly charged $301.68 on NZ Super that should be exempt.10 Dec 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis confirms how much she plans to spend in Budget 2026Will a return to surplus be pushed out further into the future?09 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTax'Even Muldoon would blush' – IRD proposes major company tax changeProperty companies could be most affected by the prospective move.07 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: We have $1m to invest – should we put it in KiwiSaver or give it to a wealth manager?OPINION: The rent-versus-buy call is often a lifestyle choice, not clear maths.05 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessIRD error shortchanges thousands of taxpayersAbout 4500 myIR users filed returns with incorrect imputation credits.04 Dec 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to tell good debt from bad debt before you borrow to investOPINION: Even 'good debt' can undo your wealth plan.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrypto‘I am winning’: Eric Watson defiant after latest US court lossEmbattled businessman speaks from Mallorca of his AI-assisted self-representation.24 Nov 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxTreasury: It's a matter of 'when, not if' taxes need to riseA better balance between taxing labour and capital income needs to be struck.21 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to choose between paying off debt and investingOPINION: Your partner shouldn't be investing in cryptocurrency with his property deposit.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to steady your savings when market bubbles look ready to burstOPINION: Money needed within 10 years should be invested in lower-risk funds.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxInland Revenue ups audits and liquidations as tax debt hits $9 billionHow are people falling foul of the law? An accountant shares his observations.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'We aren't going to grow our way out': Treasury urges asset sales as it sounds alarm over Govt finances Agency says the Government could better manage its $571 billion portfolio of assets.07 Nov 03:37 AM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: Capital gains tax: A fairer future, or a Trojan Horse?OPINION: What Labour’s capital gains tax proposal could mean for property and savings.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Chambers, KC: 'Bugger off' – why taxing property feels like punishing thriftOPINION: The emotional and economic cost of taxing what people already own.01 Nov 02:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Capital gains tax is a case of right policy, wrong rationaleOPINION: Why Labour shouldn't be thinking up new ways of spending money.29 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxLabour knows what it'll tax, but can't say what it'll allow you to deductLabour won't commit to allowing interest write-offs under its capital gains tax policy.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should we sell our house and rent in retirement?OPINION: There are more long-term lease options available now.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Renting out your bach? Beware the tax trap that could cost you dearlyOPINION: It sounds like a conversation with an accountant is needed before doing this.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to open a bank account without a fixed addressOPINION: The Reserve Bank says banks must offer options for people without an address.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: My father wants to buy a rental property at 69. Should he?OPINION: Getting a mortgage at that age could be difficult.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Where to put your retirement money for growth without too much riskOPINION: Low-fee index funds often outperform high-fee rivals over time.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Who is covered in the new depositor compensation schemeOPINION: There hasn't been much coverage of the new scheme, which took effect on July 1.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Including KiwiSaver contributions in total pay is bad formOPINION: It's not against the law but goes against the 'spirit' of the scheme.29 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How offset mortgages can help families save bigOPINION: People can reduce interest by subtracting savings from mortgage balances.22 Aug 05:00 PM
