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Big business fears cost of losing tax battle

The corporate community fears it has lost the public debate over tax avoidance and a legislative crackdown is imminent.

Key takes on Facebook boss Zuckerberg

Prime Minister John Key took on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg about the company's tax reputation internationally - and Zuckerberg did not click "like".

Inland Revenue throws down gauntlet

Large companies need to "rebuild the trust of the public" by being more open about tax arrangements, the IRD says.

Man creates republic to avoid paying tax

This guy was fed-up with paying tax, so he found a bit of empty land and created his own country. There's just one little problem.

IRD steps up student loan recovery effort

Inland Revenue says it's in talks with foreign tax departments as it steps up efforts to recover money owed by overseas-based student loan borrowers.

IRD goes after international tech firms

Inland Revenue has launched a swathe of audits into the tax arrangements of international technology firms.

Tax loophole stays open for now

Move to cap deductions is delayed until next year at the earliest.

Talking with the taxwoman

The chance to take the top job was 'too good to be true', Inland Revenue boss Naomi Ferguson tells Tamsyn Parker.

Most shocking part of Trump's tax records

I've studied tax filings for decades. What I found most stunning about Trump's 1995 taxes isn't what everybody's talking about, writes Allan Sloan.

Marijuana could be new sin-tax jackpot

Is marijuana the new sin-tax gusher for the states? It sure looks that way.

How Apple calculates and pays its taxes

COMMENT: Apple's claim that it has always paid all the taxes it owed is disingenuous.

Three problems with the EU's Apple tax ruling

The EU's tax ruling is bad news for Apple, the Irish government and the EU's relations with the United States.

Who's next in the tax firing line?

EU's $20 billion tax bill for Apple could set the stage for wider battle and Google, Amazon and Starbucks among firms likely to face scrutiny.

Tim Cook fires back in open letter on EU tax bill

Cook says there has been 'an obvious targeting' of Apple.

Why Ireland doesn't want Apple's back tax billions

While the Apple ruling doesn't directly threaten the 12.5pc rate, the Govt has promised to stand by executives it says are helping its economy.

Apple to face billions in Irish tax case arrears

The European Commission is expected to say Ireland provided Apple with illegal aid in return for creating jobs.

Tim Cook - stepping out of Steve Jobs' shadow

Apple's chief talks growth potential, corporate responsibility and what it means to be the face of a tech behemoth.

Court rejects accountants last-chance tax appeal

Two Wellington accountants serving prison terms on 110 counts of tax fraud have exhausted the last avenue of appeal against their convictions.