New ZealandProsecution of property developer pointless, judge saysCharges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandMow your own lawns, judge tells mum with ‘unaffordable’ child supportThe judge noted she drove a four-wheel drive vehicle when there were cheaper cars to run.16 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandTax dodge repeat: Company director convicted second time, jailed for $560k for unpaid PAYELeslie John McKenzie has been sentenced to two and a half years in jail.15 Feb 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment’s $3b landlord tax cut would be retrospective, trigger refundsThe IRD says the new Government's tax cuts could be applied retrospectively.14 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman owes $40k after claiming she was a single mumThe gambling addict stole money, lost her job and now has to repay $40k in tax credits.31 Jan 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHarcourts' agency owner liquidates, forms new company to continue"Relationship breakdown" cited by the liquidator as the reason for the companies folding.17 Jan 12:12 AM
New ZealandRetired lawyer facing suspension over unpaid $223k tax billCriminal defence lawyer Christopher Persson didn't pay tax for 11 years.14 Dec 06:00 PM
Crime'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undiesThe High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.13 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentIRD puts four Auckland dentistry companies underThe businesses were in receivership till last April but repaid creditors $5m to escape.08 Dec 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomySkin cancer clinic hit by property deals, falling patient numbersOwners had a home but decided at the peak of the market to buy a lifestyle block.01 Dec 12:39 AM
New ZealandBusinessman jailed for tax evasion, forgery of almost $1mHe tried to justify false GST returns by providing IRD with forged invoices.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxAre trustees using charities to avoid paying tax?An accountant is cautioning against jumping the gun, saying IRD needs more data.16 Nov 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailPioneering drinks business strikes trouble, makes arrangement with creditorsList of secured creditors released with deed names those claiming money including IRD.14 Nov 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePah Homestead cafe under new management, previous operator in liquidationPah Homestead housed the James Wallace Arts Trust collection.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePop-up Globe revived, seeking funds to repay some of $1m owedThe revival has riled some, who ask how it could carry on while in liquidation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGST debt prompts Inland Revenue to liquidate clothing retailerProblems included ill health, credit facility withdrawal, economic conditions, overheads.18 Sep 11:54 PM
New ZealandKiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last yearThe figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".07 Sep 11:54 PM
New ZealandFailed 'scheme to defeat the IRD': 'Staggering' effect on woman's financesMila Amber's plan to avoid a huge tax bill may have cost her dearly.06 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandJudge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRDThe terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.05 Sep 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesGrant 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.29 Aug 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThousands of families, cyclone victims subject to CGT on family home under new rulesAn IRD interpretation may mean high tax via the bright-line test for many.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellWhy public servants are remaining in an earthquake-risk buildingIn 2022 there was a spate of snap building closures, but these office workers are staying.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthlanders owe nearly $38m in child supportAcross the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAccountants want low-income trusts to be exempt from tax rate hikeInland Revenue says $17 billion trustee income is under-taxed.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should I pay off the mortgage or put all my money into KiwiSaver?OPINION: When the division of an estate comes between families.05 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingAlcohol tax hits Auckland gin business, liquidators called inLowered demand and an increase in the alcohol excise tax have hit profit margins.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThree reasons Epic Craft Beer failedBrewer got $210,000 Covid cash for 14 staff - even that wasn't enough for it to survive.02 Aug 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDon Brash: For heaven’s sake, leave GST aloneOPINION: A word from the man who helped devise our Goods and Services Tax.01 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrestKiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.24 Jul 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationWellington chippy insolvent, blames Covid and Parliament protestThe fish and chip venue received $30,000 in funding following the anti-mandate protest.13 Jul 05:15 AM
PoliticsPM confirms he killed wealth tax, capital gains tax in BudgetBudget documents reveal the Government was working on big tax changes.11 Jul 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyCovid killed the clinic: IRD has liquidators appointed to medical centreStatement of assets listed those as being negative, the company owing about $313,000.10 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandWhat the changes to child support payments mean for beneficiariesParents will start receiving the payments from August 22 if the liable parent pays.03 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in"We lost a lot of money."23 Jun 05:15 AM