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![Warriors bar's former owner owes more than $170k to Inland Revenue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Warriors bar's former owner owes more than $170k to Inland Revenue
Five associated companies are also in liquidation, owing the IRD $1.7 million.
![The forgotten $477m fortune: Why Kiwis should check IRD's website to see if they can claim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The forgotten $477m fortune: Why Kiwis should check IRD's website to see if they can claim
More than 415,000 Kiwis are owed $477 million in unclaimed funds with the IRD.
![‘Get worse before it gets better’: Monthly liquidations hit six-year high](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘Get worse before it gets better’: Monthly liquidations hit six-year high
The number of businesses in distress is rising.
![Business blues bubble to the surface as bad debts rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Business blues bubble to the surface as bad debts rise
An accountant says some businesses should consider whether staying open is viable.
![App tax: How bed and breakfast operators are hit by the new rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
App tax: How bed and breakfast operators are hit by the new rules
Many operators say they are confused about how to meet the complex new rules.
![Cafe owner mum-of-six jailed for tax evasion, claiming benefits in $420k con](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Cafe owner mum-of-six jailed for tax evasion, claiming benefits in $420k con
Cafe operator misappropriated payroll taxes, claimed benefits.
![Political Roundup: Is Chris Hipkins to be trusted on tax reform?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Political Roundup: Is Chris Hipkins to be trusted on tax reform?
OPINION: Labour's 'Wealth Tax Faction' has pressured Hipkins to act.
![Govt boosts early childhood rebate by up to $75 a week, 100,000 families eligible](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Govt boosts early childhood rebate by up to $75 a week, 100,000 families eligible
Up to $75 a week is there for eligible households as National keeps an election promise.
![Popular Auckland restaurant, bar and nightclub operation in liquidation, owes $1.3m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Popular Auckland restaurant, bar and nightclub operation in liquidation, owes $1.3m
The first liquidator's report on two entertainment venues is out.
![Landlord tax break cost rose by $800m to $2.9b](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Landlord tax break cost rose by $800m to $2.9b
National’s pre-election fiscal and tax plans costed the policy at $2.1b.
![Trusts that earn less than $10,000 likely to be exempt from tax hike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Trusts that earn less than $10,000 likely to be exempt from tax hike
The Government is welcoming the committee's proposal to avoid over-taxation of trusts.
![Diana Clement: Are you guilty of ‘harmless’ fraud?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Diana Clement: Are you guilty of ‘harmless’ fraud?
OPINION: 'Harmless' fraud is a crime we all pay for.
![Public sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Public sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departments
Just how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?
![Diana Clement: Tax and the gig economy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Diana Clement: Tax and the gig economy
OPINION: Knowing your tax obligations when it comes to side hustles.
!['His approach was one of avoidance': Lawyer who owed $223k in taxes suspended](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'His approach was one of avoidance': Lawyer who owed $223k in taxes suspended
Christopher Persson didn't pay any taxes for nearly 11 years.
![Prosecution of property developer pointless, judge says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Prosecution of property developer pointless, judge says
Charges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.
![Tax dodge repeat: Company director convicted second time, jailed for $560k for unpaid PAYE](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Tax dodge repeat: Company director convicted second time, jailed for $560k for unpaid PAYE
Leslie John McKenzie has been sentenced to two and a half years in jail.
![Government’s $3b landlord tax cut would be retrospective, trigger refunds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Government’s $3b landlord tax cut would be retrospective, trigger refunds
The IRD says the new Government's tax cuts could be applied retrospectively.
![Retired lawyer facing suspension over unpaid $223k tax bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Retired lawyer facing suspension over unpaid $223k tax bill
Criminal defence lawyer Christopher Persson didn't pay tax for 11 years.
!['OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies
The High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.
![Pah Homestead cafe under new management, previous operator in liquidation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Pah Homestead cafe under new management, previous operator in liquidation
Pah Homestead housed the James Wallace Arts Trust collection.