PoliticsGovt boosts early childhood rebate by up to $75 a week, 100,000 families eligibleUp to $75 a week is there for eligible households as National keeps an election promise.25 Mar 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessPopular Auckland restaurant, bar and nightclub operation in liquidation, owes $1.3mThe first liquidator's report on two entertainment venues is out.22 Mar 04:03 AM
TaxIRD scathing of commercial and industrial property tax hikeThe change flies in the face of the Government's commitment to improving productivity.18 Mar 03:31 AM
PoliticsLandlord tax break cost rose by $800m to $2.9bNational’s pre-election fiscal and tax plans costed the policy at $2.1b.11 Mar 05:08 AM
TaxTrusts that earn less than $10,000 likely to be exempt from tax hikeThe Government is welcoming the committee's proposal to avoid over-taxation of trusts.11 Mar 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Tax and the gig economyOPINION: Knowing your tax obligations when it comes to side hustles.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deliberate and calculated': IRD blasts woman in Working For Families $141k fraudThe woman claimed she had 11 kids she cared for between 2013 and 2022.30 Jan 12:57 AM
BusinessIRD calls for $2b of Covid business loans to be paid backTwo years on from pandemic, IRD is now calling for 129,000 customers to start paying back.07 Dec 04:57 PM
CrimeTax evasion: Shareholder of three companies failed to pay $150kDespite having money in the business accounts, the man chose not to pay employee taxes.28 Nov 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Very privileged': New York tax fraudster forced to sell luxury Kiwi vineyardA judge said it was unfortunate Rath had 'crossed a line' by engaging in illegal activity.17 Sep 09:43 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
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
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
CrimeTiny homes business owner Warren Sinclair denies tax evasionBusinessman Warren Sinclair is facing 68 charges of unpaid money to Inland Revenue.12 Jul 06:00 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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in"We lost a lot of money."23 Jun 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwi footwear brand receivership: BNZ owed more than $4m'Accelerated sale' as supply chain nightmares cause pain.21 Jun 06:32 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile prisoner accused of fraud will keep name secret for nowThe man argued publishing his name would prejudice his right to a fair trial.08 Jun 05:20 AM
New ZealandWife of jailed tax cheat turfed out of homeAuthorities are selling home to try to recover hundreds of thousands in unpaid taxes.16 May 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxSasha Borrisenko: How IRD was empowered to research the richIs passing law under urgency curtailing due process?30 Apr 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow the rich get rich: Seven things you missed from the IRD’s wealth reportThe IRD's investigation found how rich people earn money - and pay less tax.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Tax research provides insight, not answersJenée Tibshraeny says now the debate begins over what to do with the new tax research.26 Apr 06:14 AM
PoliticsIRD opens the books: How much tax do NZ’s wealthiest pay?The Government will today reveal how much tax the rich pay compared to ordinary Kiwis.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentTax and the blurred lines around 'business' expensesSasha Borissenko presents a tax guide for the self-employed.02 Apr 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Completely unsound': NZ's biggest-ever fraudster's appeal rejectedJohn Richard Bracken will stay in prison despite begging in tears to be let out.09 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandNZ's biggest-ever tax fraudster appeals after $17.3 million conJohn Richard Bracken pleaded not to be sent back to prison.05 May 02:45 AM
Small Business'High income earners likely trying to avoid new tax bracket'- IRDHigh earners are likely to declare nearly $3billion less in income after a new tax bracket06 Apr 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSophisticated scammers said IRD had money for womanScammer claimed IRD had a ballot to give away unclaimed money - and she was a winner.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesTrust busting: Is it the beginning of the end for hiding relationship property?Trusts used to hide relationship property are under attack and may be losing their power.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWorking for Families: Lobby group says $2.8b scheme should be cut back in favour of tax cutsThe rising cost of accommodation, food and power continues to outstrip household income.22 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandMysterious poll probes Kiwis on Govt's response to coronavirusThe IRD has applied for the firm behind the poll to be put into liquidation.03 Mar 03:20 AM
