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Kiwi childcare giant audit triggers $7m tax bill
Controversial charity metamorphosis of Kidicorp into Best Start triggers IRD audit.

Liam Dann: America is going to war on tax havens and it's going to change the world
Covid-19 and Joe Biden are driving the biggest change in global economics in 40 years.

US push for global tax rules could catch NZ film industry
US return to global tax talks is good news for NZ but could cause issues for film sector.

Double tax warning for returning New Zealanders
Advice is to get tax help as soon as arriving in the country - or before if possible.

Opinion: Labour tax changes - Broken promises and a socialist agenda
Even the IRD argued against the changes.

What to consider if you have an investment property
Investors will need to think carefully about the new tax implications.

Eric Watson mulls bankruptcy, plans Netflix series after stint in prison
Controversial businessman, fresh from prison, gives first major interview in a decade.

Eric Watson liquidators: Have you seen this painting?
Legal action against law firm tax advisers ruled out, but search launched for painting.

Microsoft NZ reports another big rise in profit and revenue
A few more details about massive data centre build are revealed.

IRD cracks down on property investors shirking tax rules
The IRD is matching tax returns with property transactions and talking to tax advisers.

Mogul argues NZ authorities on 'fishing expedition' for his tax returns
Court of Appeal tells Edward Gong to hand over his tax returns and bank statements.

High earners warned over tax avoidance ahead of changes
Some high earners may look to restructure finances to avoid new tax bracket - but be wary.

Four businessmen deny $2.72m tax dodge in tobacco importation case
The cargo was declared as roof extension units, but Customs found millions of cigarettes.

Trump tax calculator: How much more you pay than billionaire president
Joe Biden has capitalised on Trump's tax revelations.

Cuthbertson: Tax is our unsung Covid hero
Opinion: In less than a month, Inland Revenue received more than 77,000 loan applications.

Mark Bryers out on bail but still yet to enter pleas
The Kiwi businessman is accused of helping a crime boss structure an A$17.5m tax scam.

'Bottom line': The policy that could prevent a Greens-Labour coalition Govt
Future Labour-Greens Coalition government in doubt over wealth tax dispute.

No plea yet for Mark Bryers as he remains in custody
The infamous Kiwi businessman is accused of helping to structure an Australian tax scam.

More arrests over 2.2 million cigarette bust, syndicate suspected
A shipment from Malaysia had 2.2 million cigarettes hidden inside stacks of metal frames.

Masala case: Jailed Auckland restaurant boss appeals sentence
Some $6.5 million in primarily cash sales were concealed.

Home detention for businessman in $537k tobacco tax fraud
An inspection by Biosecurity NZ found a container with smokes hidden inside boxes of food.

Court battle to decide if GST affects theft sentencing
A legal wrangle on whether GST applies to theft of an iPhone has reached Court of Appeal.

Mark Bryers in custody over $18m tax fraud allegations
Ex NZ businessman accused of helping underworld-connected construction boss set up scam.

Tax boomer's wealth: How NZ can close the generational gap
This decade, boomers will die en masse - policymakers can't ignore the opportunity.

Inside Mark Bryers' arrest and his 'cunning plan'
A dozen people were arrested in the Gold Coast and Sydney raids, including Mark Bryers.

Troy Bowker: Why Labour must rule out the possibility of a wealth tax
COMMENT: Should an additional 1 per cent tax be imposed on those with over $1m wealth?

Eric Watson's Cullen Group abandons $112m tax appeal, related party debts revealed
The Cullen Group has abandoned its appeal against a $112 million tax judgment.

Kidicorp's charity metamorphosis raises tax questions
Kidicorp founders sell business to related-party charity - and collect $332m tax-free.

Discharged without conviction: Judge clears Pie Face pair
Selling pies to Kiwis — what could possibly go wrong?