Latest from Inland Revenue Department

Auckland bagel manufacturer in liquidation as $84k owed to IRD

Liquidators say a number of parties have indicated interest in buying the business.

High Court extends asset freeze for Du Val founders over $300m debt

The court upheld the FMA's orders, including a travel ban on the Clarkes.

'Financial ruins': Mayoral staffer's $560k company collapse under fire

Liquidators reported the company had no assets and owed $559,739 to Inland Revenue.

The $470m cash grab: Record number of Kiwis raid retirement savings

'It’s about that big increase in job losses over the course of the last couple of years.'

Auckland Council boss probes mayoral executive's company liquidation owing $560k to IRD

Mayor Wayne Brown requested chief executive Phil Wilson to investigate.

Financial mentors warn of $300m debt risk in family payment changes

Nearly $300 million is owed in Working for Families debt nationwide.

Anti‑corruption taskforce launched, but what will it actually do?

Three key threats cited as fraud experts spearhead new taskforce.

Wellington mayoral candidate ordered to pay former employee $28k

Mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham allegedly failed to pay the IRD an employee's PAYE taxes.

How student loan penalties are keeping Kiwis from returning home

Interest rates for overseas borrowers rose from 3.9% to 4.9% in April.

NZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?

Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.

One of NZ's largest tech firms reveals financials amid AI 'revolution'

The firm's staff numbers dropped by 756 to 5375 in the financial year – a 12% reduction.

'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmers

Federated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.

Fringe Benefit Tax: Should you be paying it if your business owns a ute?

The IRD says changes should be revenue-neutral – but many have never paid FBT.

Social media hacks targeting KiwiSaver hardship claims on the rise

Over $389 million was withdrawn for financial hardship between July 2024 and April 2025.

'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.

Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund

PLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.