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Eye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals
'A number of limitations in respect of these financial records' - PwC on Du Val entities.
Inland Revenue raises capital gains tax questions
The department has been addressing whether the country needs a new form of tax.
$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businesses
Staff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.
Family-owned Tauranga motorhome business goes into liquidation owing $400k
The Tauranga-based company sells and repairs recreational vehicles and caravans.
'Privacy breach': The lowdown on Inland Revenue and your data
ANALYSIS: Encrypted details of taxpayers are being given to social media — is it safe?
Major Auckland car dealer in liquidation owes more than $1m
More than 120 creditors are owed money from Auckland Vehicles Limited.
IRD gives thousands of taxpayers' details to social media platforms for ads
Hashing slammed as a mass 'betrayal' of taxpayers.
Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes
The businesses owe unpaid taxes and loans, according to the IRD's statements of claim.
Ponsonby’s Chapel Bar & Bistro: Who is claiming money, how much is owed
List of creditors just released shows IRD, bank, food and drink suppliers are owed money.
New house-building business couldn't survive downturn: $8.9m liabilities
KPMG will now go about realising assets in an attempt to repay company debts.
'A national shame': Lax enforcement over child support arrears slammed
A Christchurch mother has slammed a lack of enforcement over child support arrears.
IRD looks at how much tax we pay - and whether we need to pay more
IRD is seeking public feedback on the topic of its next long-term insights briefing.
Labour's tax policy debate: capital gains tax and wealth tax under discussion
Chris Hipkins confirms Labour debates varied taxes, including capital gains.
More than a quarter of paid parental leave recipients get tax bill
The demand from the IRD came as a surprise to many new parents this year.
How big will your tax cut be and when will it arrive?
New thresholds for income tax come into effect from today.
Banned director tried running new company while on home detention
Case is first known time a director in this position wasn't in jail or bankrupt, IRD says.
Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred
'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'
July 31 tax cuts: How much will you get back?
Changes to four different types of taxes and benefits start from July 31.
Opinion: My battle to claw back $1500 from IRD – there's another $477m owed to Kiwis
OPINION: I am equally confident most of the other 415,828 or so people won't be so lucky.
Letters: IRD and when businesses go bust; disgruntled diner calls out restaurant portions
OPINION: 'Please hospo, give us a bit more to actually eat, especially vegetables.'
Grandparent raising infant grandchild left fighting for paid leave
The grandparent's application was declined after returning to work to complete a handover.
Housing construction couple jailed for $800k tax evasion
High-end clothing instead of tax: Auckland couple locked up.
So much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing market
Massive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?
Auckland mum narrowly avoids jail for Covid business scam
Mum pilfered thousands in pandemic loan scheme fraud.
Crypto crackdown: Pay up or face consequences, IRD says
Inland Revenue is targeting customers who are actively dealing in cryptoassets.
Five reasons you might get a tax bill this financial year
IRD is sending out bills to those taxpayers who have underpaid tax.
'Stressed' new parents hit with unanticipated tax bills
Employees on maternity leave appear to be the hardest hit by surprise tax.
Inside Economics: Winners and losers in the interest rate game - and why it matters
OPINION: We need to stop self-pathologising, because NZ's not that special.
$55k back pocket hole: What you could be missing out in KiwiSaver cash
Women, young people and those in default funds are more likely to miss out.
Tax minimisation strategy sees billions shifted ahead of trustee tax hike
Trust-owned companies appear to have flushed out excess retained earnings to save on tax.
Brothers Beer liquidation: Major bank among creditors owed money
The pre-pandemic business was popular and expanded hospitality outlets from one to seven.
Surge in 'unclaimed money' managed by Inland Revenue
Increased amounts of money available are due to changes to the Unclaimed Money Act.
Richard Prebble: 'Dire straits' - the key number to watch in Thursday's Budget
OPINION: The evidence indicates New Zealand has exceeded its peak taxation.