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IRD warning customers of new email scam over tax refunds
Email Security

IRD warning customers of new email scam over tax refunds

Inland Revenue warns customers of a convincing email scam offering tax refunds; more than 900 reports received.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019

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Coronavirus: What businesses need to know
Data Protection

Coronavirus: What businesses need to know

Businesses facing coronavirus disruption can now find daily-updated government guidance on tax, travel, staffing and workplace safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
Inland Revenue cracks down on multinationals' tax obligations
Taxation

Inland Revenue cracks down on multinationals' tax obligations

New Zealand Inland Revenue tightens regulations on multinationals, aiming to boost annual tax revenue by NZD $200 million through updated anti-BEPS measures.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Growing enthusiasm for Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option
Fintech

Growing enthusiasm for Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option

Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option, AIM, is being well received by small business owners looking for certainty.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
Jail time for woman who failed to pay $740,000 PAYE
Human Capital Management

Jail time for woman who failed to pay $740,000 PAYE

Nicola Dargie of Manawatu received a 2.5-year jail sentence and a GBP £11,000 reparation for withholding over GBP £740,000 PAYE; marking her second conviction.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Infrastructure sector calls for transformational government reform
Law

Infrastructure sector calls for transformational government reform

Three-quarters of industry leaders want central and local government to overhaul how they work, amid warnings that infrastructure delivery is lagging.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Sep 2019
Why is productivity in New Zealand declining?
Taxation

Why is productivity in New Zealand declining?

The OECD says labour productivity has fallen 15 per cent against Australia and other rich economies over 25 years, threatening incomes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2019
What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?
Taxation

What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?

Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
$300m paid out to Kiwis via Inland Revenue's new automatic system
Unified Communications

$300m paid out to Kiwis via Inland Revenue's new automatic system

More than $300m has been refunded to New Zealand taxpayers through the country's automatic tax assessment process, according to new figures by Inland Revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
SMEs take note: End of financial year creates oppportunity for business growth
Printing

SMEs take note: End of financial year creates oppportunity for business growth

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should use the end of the financial year as an opportunity for business growth, says Konica Minolta.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
Bartercard helping Kiwi startups and small businesses thrive
Taxation

Bartercard helping Kiwi startups and small businesses thrive

Here's a breakdown of what Bartercard actually is and how it provides invaluable opportunities for businesses privy of its network.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
Landlords urged to tackle insulation
Risk & Compliance

Landlords urged to tackle insulation

Landlords face fines of up to USD $4,000 from 1 July, as contractors struggle to insulate 125,000 rental homes in time.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
Time's up, tax dodgers: Multinational tech firms may soon pay their dues
Taxation

Time's up, tax dodgers: Multinational tech firms may soon pay their dues

New Zealand is reviewing its tax system, targeting multinational tech giants like Apple, Facebook, and Google, to ensure they pay their fair share of taxes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
Payroll software firms prepare for payday filing
Human Capital Management

Payroll software firms prepare for payday filing

Providers have been working closely with Inland Revenue to make sure they can meet their clients' needs when the changes roll out.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2019
Get ready for the biggest tax changes in a generation
Taxation

Get ready for the biggest tax changes in a generation

The biggest tax changes in a generation are coming, and they will affect almost every business household and business across the country.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018
Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?

A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018
NZTech's Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive
Taxation

NZTech's Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive

NZTech's chief executive describes why he thinks the government's research and development will work, and the pitfalls it needs to avoid.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Inland Revenue to improve AIM tax method with help from early adopters
Taxation

Inland Revenue to improve AIM tax method with help from early adopters

Inland Revenue's new Accounting Income Method now has plenty of early adopters and now the focus is on improving the product for year two.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018