Tax
IRD to change tax rules on employee share schemes
Inland Revenue is pushing ahead with changes aimed at simplifying the way employee share-schemes are taxed, even though it doesn't offer any concessions to help start-up companies get going. Audio
Early Business News for 12 September 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Claim Vanuatu pressured to have income tax
Mounting debt and global pressures may be combining to force Vanuatu's government to consider introducing an income tax. Audio
Vanuatu income tax proposal criticised
The opposition in Vanuatu says there has been a lack of public consultation on the government's proposal to introduce an income tax.
Expert says government tax recommendations are excessive
A tax expert says recommendations aimed at addressing tax avoidance by multinational companies would probably do more harm than good for New Zealand. Audio
Disruptions over New Caledonian tax reform
Services in New Caledonia have been disrupted as the Congress is due to debate a comprehensive tax reform.
PWC's Elly Ward says no sweetheart tax deals in NZ
New Zealand does not offer generous tax deals to attract big global firms such as Apple, with experts saying the system is based on taxing all income earned here. Audio
Govt urged to review tax laws after Apple decision
The government is being urged to swiftly review tax laws to make sure multinationals, such as Apple, are paying their fair share.
NZ eyes Europe's €13bn tax ruling against Apple
A ruling that Apple should pay €13 billion in back taxes to Ireland has renewed scrutiny of the tech company's tax arrangements in New Zealand.
Apple NZ continues to dodge questions from John Campbell
John Campbell has been trying to get Apple to answer a number of questions on its costs and tax for almost a year. Today he revisited his past attempts and continued on his hunt for answers. Audio
NZ officials expected to look at EU-Apple ruling
An investigation in Europe has concluded Apple's Irish tax benefits are illegal, prompting New Zealand's Prime Minister to respond to questions of whether multinationals here are paying enough tax. Audio
Europe's 'unfair' Apple tax ruling sparks US anger
There has been widespread criticism in the US of the European Commission's ruling that Apple should pay up to €13bn in back taxes.
Vanuatu's higher earners likely to pay income tax
The Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai has confirmed income tax is being seriously considered by his government.
India: taxes and Tinder
The dating app Tinder is disrupting traditional ideas of love and relationships in India. Meanwhile historic tax reforms will bring the country's 1.25 billion consumers into a single market for the… Audio
Accountants lose appeal over tax fraud convictions
The Supreme Court has ruled against an appeal by two Wellington accoutants jailed for fraud.
European MP says NZ in no danger of blacklisting over tax
European Parliament MP Michael Theurer tells Morning Report there is no danger New Zealand will be blacklisted or face sanctions over its foreign trust tax regime. Audio
Concern tax ruling may hurt development
Lawyers and accountants are warning a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court could deter big new business projects across New Zealand from getting started.
Tax rebates for school donations going unclaimed
At least $15 million in tax rebates from school donations is going unclaimed by parents every year, a tax expert says. Audio
Masterminds of tax avoidance
The tax director of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand Peter Vial on accusations against the big four accountancy firms. Audio
ACC investment in SERCO company
ACC is defending it's joint venture with SERCO despite the comapny being on a banned list. Audio
