Cafe owner mum-of-six jailed for tax evasion, claiming benefits in $420k con
Cafe operator misappropriated payroll taxes, claimed benefits.
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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
The first liquidator's report on two entertainment venues is out.
IRD scathing of commercial and industrial property tax hike
The change flies in the face of the Government's commitment to improving productivity.
Slow growth won't stop income tax cuts, Nicola Willis says
A return to surplus by 2026-27 remains in question.
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
The Government is welcoming the committee's proposal to avoid over-taxation of trusts.
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Just how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?
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
Christopher Persson didn't pay any taxes for nearly 11 years.
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
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
The IRD says the new Government's tax cuts could be applied retrospectively.
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
The High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.
Pah Homestead cafe under new management, previous operator in liquidation
Pah Homestead housed the James Wallace Arts Trust collection.
Kiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last year
The figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".
Failed 'scheme to defeat the IRD': 'Staggering' effect on woman's finances
Mila Amber's plan to avoid a huge tax bill may have cost her dearly.
Judge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRD
The terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Grant Robertson’s digital services tax on Big Tech ‘a drop in the ocean’
Long-dormant flat tax on Google and Facebook's NZ revenue is suddenly back on the agenda.
'Biggest problem' running 139 Auckland Airbnbs
One multimillionaire landlord with 12 places: Why he would never list his homes like this.
Thousands of families, cyclone victims subject to CGT on family home under new rules
An IRD interpretation may mean high tax via the bright-line test for many.
Northlanders owe nearly $38m in child support
Across the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.
Mary Holm: Should I pay off the mortgage or put all my money into KiwiSaver?
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Don Brash: For heaven’s sake, leave GST alone
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New Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrest
Kiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.
Wellington chippy insolvent, blames Covid and Parliament protest
The fish and chip venue received $30,000 in funding following the anti-mandate protest.
PM confirms he killed wealth tax, capital gains tax in Budget
Budget documents reveal the Government was working on big tax changes.
Covid killed the clinic: IRD has liquidators appointed to medical centre
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Hello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in
"We lost a lot of money."
Kiwi footwear brand receivership: BNZ owed more than $4m
'Accelerated sale' as supply chain nightmares cause pain.
Builder selling luxury homes while familes and creditors owed $10m
Size of debt owed to tiny home creditors almost doubles.