IRD proposes tax revamp for short-stay providers
Proposal to introduce tax for those renting out property as short-term accommodation.
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Elites at Davos were not enamoured with proposals for higher taxes.
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Why would Working Group take aim at capital gains, when more capital is what NZ needs?
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Warning over cost increases for small businesses in payday filing change.
115,000 Kiwis to get tax bill for first time
More than 100,000 Kiwis to face a tax bill for the first time next year.
Tax evasion: Husband and wife restaurateurs sentenced
Business owner who evaded tax payments sent to jail.
Sugar drinks tax: Young generation sway in favour
80% New Zealanders aged between 18 and 30 are in favour of a sugar tax.
Tax cheat Mr X remains nameless after IRD fraud
The accountant narrowly avoided prison today after helping file false tax returns.
Dragons' Den star sentenced for tax fraud
Three men and their marina-related companies were investigated by the IRD.
AA slams fuel hike as unfair and unjustified
Many fuel stations across the South Island are charging above $2.40 a litre for 91 petrol.
Comment: The two big takeaways from the interim Tax Working Group report
EY's tax policy leader shares his view on the TWG's big interim report.
Capital gains tax could be set at earner's top tax rate
The tax working group has advised the government to implement a capital gains tax.
Drug giants in NZ dodge $21m in tax, Oxfam claims
Oxfam has accused multi-national drug companies of dodging $21 million in tax.
Editorial: Cullen's tax proposals should be bold
EDITORIAL: Tax working group's first report is keenly awaited.
Eric Watson tax case nears conclusion
Lawyers for Inland Revenue and Cullen Group deliver closing statements in tax case.
Judith Collins: Capital gains tax will hit the vulnerable
COMMENT: A capital gains tax would mark a sea change in the New Zealand tax system.
Eric Watson case: Court hears Caymans used to 'disguise commercial reality'
Expert witness for Inland Revenue criticises key Eric Watson transaction as "circular".
Tax case sparked by 2004 audit of Eric Watson
Court hears probe by Inland Revenue into rich lister triggered 14 year wrangle over $112m.
IRD: Eric Watson's companies owe $112m
Inland Revenue says Cayman transactions were circular, and seeks $112m in back-taxes.
Mortgage broker sent back to prison for tax evasion
The Auckland mortgage broker evaded $400,000 in tax over the course of 10 years.
Super Fund calls for tax breaks on big projects
The NZ Super Fund wants tax breaks on its own plan to build light rail in Auckland.
IRD extends deadline for GST filings to 4 July
Issues with the IRD's online system have made it difficult for customers to file returns.
IRD says sorry for GST glitch
Accountants say there are problems with the Inland Revenue's online system.
Fuel queues: Motorists likely to have to wait to fill up
Motorists eager to fill up before the petrol price spike will be rushing to the pumps.
The man who owed IRD $500m has died
Tributes for the scourge of the taxman and subject of NZ's largest bankruptcy proceeding.
Google claims another loss for NZ
Internet giant claims local loss, but will restructure affairs following tax criticism.
Watson keeps tax dispute court file closed
Watson's Cullen Group successfully opposes bid to open court file on $60m tax wrangle.
Holm: Complexities of tax on share gains
COMMENT: Finding clear rules about obligations on trading profits proves hard.
Brace yourself for petrol at $3 a litre
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Tax man chases Watson's firm for $60m
Inland Revenue claims Cayman Islands loans-for-shares scheme amounted to avoidance.
Tradie gets home detention for not paying tax
Uelese Young Yen was sentenced on 29 charges relating to two building services companies.
Shadow economy leaves taxman $1b short
Chartered Accountants ANZ says under-reported tax is costing the Government $1b a year.