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An accountant is cautioning against jumping the gun, saying IRD needs more data.
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Pop-up Globe revived, seeking funds to repay some of $1m owed
The revival has riled some, who ask how it could carry on while in liquidation.
GST debt prompts Inland Revenue to liquidate clothing retailer
Problems included ill health, credit facility withdrawal, economic conditions, overheads.
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".
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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.
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.
Why public servants are remaining in an earthquake-risk building
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Northlanders owe nearly $38m in child support
Across the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.
Accountants want low-income trusts to be exempt from tax rate hike
Inland Revenue says $17 billion trustee income is under-taxed.
Mary Holm: Should I pay off the mortgage or put all my money into KiwiSaver?
OPINION: When the division of an estate comes between families.
Alcohol tax hits Auckland gin business, liquidators called in
Lowered demand and an increase in the alcohol excise tax have hit profit margins.
Three reasons Epic Craft Beer failed
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Don Brash: For heaven’s sake, leave GST alone
OPINION: A word from the man who helped devise our Goods and Services Tax.
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
Statement of assets listed those as being negative, the company owing about $313,000.
What the changes to child support payments mean for beneficiaries
Parents will start receiving the payments from August 22 if the liable parent pays.
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.
IRD pushes property business under; Carters, Fletcher, Mitre 10 are creditors
Liquidators terminate employment agreements as builder in strife.
Builder selling luxury homes while familes and creditors owed $10m
Size of debt owed to tiny home creditors almost doubles.
High-profile prisoner accused of fraud will keep name secret for now
The man argued publishing his name would prejudice his right to a fair trial.
K Road pie shop failure blamed on Covid lockdowns
The popular dessert shop faced debt that couldn't be covered after the pandemic.
National MP denies 'mother and father' comment homophobic as Kiri Allan hits out
Speech came amid child support debate, claims comment aimed instead at 'deadbeat dads'.
Auckland fast-food outlets insolvent after pandemic 'killed' business, owe $300k to IRD
The Commercial Bay and Westfield Albany outlets went into liquidation last month.
New law opens door to more research on tax paid, or not paid, by the super rich
A new bill makes it easier for the IRD to regularly probe and report people's tax affairs.
Wellington bar The George insolvent: landlord changed locks, $800,000+ owed
Landlord changed locks after bar failed to pay rent, and IRD makes move.
'Got their priorities all wrong': PM on Nats' 'taxpayers’ receipt' plan
PM says National should “go back to the drawing board”.
Wellington brothel owner sentenced for tax evasion
Zhi Rong Zhou pleaded guilty in August.