TaxLabour targets tax avoidersInternet giants Apple, Google and Facebook will likely be targeted under plans for a crackdown on tax avoidance by big multinationals which Labour is set to announce today.24 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Oh David - it's come down to a question of trustDonghua Liu is rapidly starting to rival Kim Dotcom in the wrecking ball stakes, so many heads are in danger from his dealings with politicians, writes Claire Trevett.18 Jun 09:30 PM
TaxDon't bankrupt $367m debtor, IRD toldInland Revenue should accept a payment deal rather than bankrupt a 79-year-old accountant being chased over a $367 million debt, says an Auckland tax adviser.17 Jun 01:30 AM
TaxNext move in $367 million tax caseA 79-year-old accountant being chased for a $367 million tax debt is now going to court in a bid to stall the IRD from bringing bankruptcy proceedings against him.12 Jun 06:22 AM
TaxIRD wins $367m tax caseInland Revenue has won a $367 million judgment against a 79-year old accountant for an unpaid tax debt.11 Jun 05:34 AM
BusinessTrio accused over ISP firm's failureA former Forsyth Barr investment adviser who poured $460,000 into a now-collapsed internet provider failed to impose discipline on the company.09 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessIRD chases $367m tax debtInland Revenue has gone to the High Court seeking a judgment against John George Russell for a $367 million alleged tax debt.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational trumpets efforts to catch tax cheatsThe Government has rubbished claims it is more interested in cracking down on benefit fraudsters than tax dodgers - trumpeting a return of up to $8 for every dollar invested in chasing tax cheats.11 Apr 04:35 AM
TaxConsumer Watch: DIY for a bigger tax refundTaxpayers are flocking to websites that promise a tax refund — even if some take up to a quarter of a payout as commission.05 Apr 09:12 PM
OpinionJugdis Parbhu: New reporting rules unlikely to slash costsThe start of the new financial year on 1 April 2014 also means the start of new simpler, financial reporting regime for small to medium companies - though it's not likely to slash compliance costs for most businesses.31 Mar 08:30 PM
TaxCompanies likely to follow Alesco's lead, say tax expertsAlesco settling its tax-avoidance stoush is likely to lead to companies in similar disputes cutting deals with the IRD, say tax specialists.17 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandScammers strike with fake IRD siteOverseas scammers using a fake website nearly identical to the Inland Revenue Department's are preying on Kiwis in one of the most sophisticated attacks NZ officials have seen.10 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDamien Grant: Go softer on tax cheats - they are society's contributorsMost of those who seek to reduce their tax obligations are net contributors to our society, writes Damien Grant. The only complaints against them are they do not pay enough.08 Feb 04:30 PM
RetailOnline shopping GST now less likelyThe chances of GST being applied to all overseas web-based retail purchases appear more distant after the Govt changed tack on a review into tax of online shopping.04 Feb 07:00 PM
TaxTax fraud accountant namedName suppression has been lifted on a Wellington accountant found guilty of providing false tax returns and misleading information to the Inland Revenue.13 Jan 12:45 AM
OpinionKirsty Keating: Tips for getting tax right this yearThe Christmas holiday break is a great time to take stock, regroup and think about the shape of your business for the year ahead. Tax risk management should form a part of those reflections.03 Jan 10:18 PM
OpinionEditorial: Trust is lost when state abuses powerEditorial: If the IRD is known for unilateral and unexplained actions against its targets, Customs inhabits a peculiar twilight zone at the border.22 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessIRD going too far: academicInland Revenue is starting to "overreach" by using "extraordinary actions" - such as freezing orders - in tax cases that are quite routine, says an academic.18 Dec 04:30 PM
TaxIRD scolded for errorsA High Court judge has rebuked the IRD, calling its application to freeze $462,000 in the bank account of a Rotorua woman "misleading".17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandInfo sharing leads to 5300 benefit cutsMore than 5300 benefits costing $56 million a year have been cut off due to an information sharing arrangement between government departments.02 Dec 09:02 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMetro mag to have city focusBauer Media is planning to ease Metro magazine away from current affairs when it gets the Listener in its stable.21 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandWelfare snooping bill criticisedNew powers allowing welfare officials to secretly approach beneficiaries' banks or workplaces if they suspected them of committing fraud are being questioned.13 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessAccountant's $280k donation fraudAn accountant has been struck off for scamming Inland Revenue out of $280,000 by doctoring his employer's tax returns to gain false donation rebates.23 Oct 08:05 PM
