Trump has threatened General Motors in a tweet, as rival Ford scraps a plan to build a US$1.6 billion plant in Mexico.

COMMENT: The art of dealing with Trump is to offer him a deal his ego can't refuse.

New Zealand's retail association is calling on the government to make closing tax loopholes for retail a priority.

COMMENT: How to ensure you start 2017 off on the right foot with your taxes.

Apple's tax bill chronicles a growing clash between Europe, the US and a shift in the EU's approach to tax affairs.

A tax agent has been sentenced to four years imprisonment after stealing client money and filing false GST and income tax returns.

COMMENT: Some countries impose a diverted profits tax to counter concerns about unfair tax dodging by multinationals, Professor Craig Elliffe writes.

Support for the government's crack down on tax avoidance has been tempered with criticism the moves come too late and don't go far enough.

The Government must ensure every firm trading here pays its fair share for the stability and services they all enjoy.

Income tax cuts are on hold as the government says "responding to the earthquakes and reducing debt are currently of higher priority".

The first policy of Gareth Morgan's new Opportunities Party has been released this morning.

How do the companies identified as being potentially exposed of paying little tax respond?

A proposal to close international tax loopholes has mobilised opposition from large taxpayers.

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

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

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

The IRD appears to be buying a fight with farmers as it seeks to change a rule that has been in force for more than 50 years.

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

An email sent to Netflix customers advises of the price per month increase.

The Government is letting big corporates off their tax obligations lightly, the Green Party says.

Consumers are going to have to fork out extra for e-books, music, movies and television online.

The IRD has launched another campaign cracking down on tradies carrying out work for under-the-table payment.

COMMENT: Apple would paid far more tax in New Zealand if it wasn't for the Irish head office structure.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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