27 properties - some worth nearly $3m owned by those linked to the Masala restaurant chain will stay frozen.

Government announcements on pay-as-you-go rules and greater IRD disclosure powers welcomed by experts.

New tax rules might be more convenient for small business, but IRD is getting new powers to share tax details with others.

Inland Revenue is trying to get information on New Zealanders who have dealt with Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.

The border arrest of a man over his student-loan debt has contributed to a surge in repayments, Inland Revenue says.

Executive incentive schemes aim to boost company performance. But is it too easy for top bosses to get a reward?

International tax issues are bubbling away again with the recent revelation from the NZ Herald that multinationals operating in NZ pay just $1.8 million of tax on revenue of $10 billion.

Liquidators of Terry Serepisos's Century City group have completed their wash-up with about $2 million owing to unsecured creditors.

Kiwis who make a profit after selling gold or silver bullion should pay tax on it according to the Inland Revenue Department.

The Government mostly needs no warrant and companies hand over information even if not legally obligated to do so, writes Rodney Hide.

Bid to uncover liquor magnate's trust records is dealt another blow.

Worried about the size of your student loan? The top 10 borrowers each owes more than $300,000, new figures supplied to the Herald reveal.

Thirty three properties across Auckland are tied up in a $34m asset freeze - New Zealand's biggest such case.

Crackdown on cash jobs is welcome, but IRD should not forget corporate big fish.

Inland Revenue is cracking down on the black economy after many tradies admitted knowing of cash jobs worth more than $20,000.

A couple convicted of fleecing almost $1 million from the taxpayer between them by not paying GST are still living a life of luxury.

Defaulted on your student loan before heading overseas? Then the Inland Revenue has a Christmas message for you.

It's the end of the road for veteran tax battler John George Russell, who has just been declared bankrupt after a long legal battle with the IRD.

There are a number of super rich Kiwis who declare income of less than $70,000 a year.

One of the main differences between Auckland and the three major East Coast Australian cities is the huge number of apartments.

Why is IRD billing an 81 year old New Zealander $40m a year while Apple has an annual tax bill of less than $10 million?

John George Russell - accountant, former merchant banker, 81-year-old and some $500 million in debt to the IRD - is finally raising the white flag.

High Court has rejected the only proposal that stood between 80-year-old accountant and bankruptcy

Inland Revenue cites international tax agreement as it refuses to hand over documents, judge is not persuaded that's a good reason to enforce secrecy.

New Zealanders are being taxed on their own capital because of unfair rules covering shares in demerged companies, but the Government argues the Inland Revenue Department does not have the resources....

An 80-year-old accountant who owes Inland Revenue around $500 million wants the High Court to approve his proposal to pay $1000 a week off the debt.