Tax
Maori Women's Welfare league in $30,000 tax bill dispute
The Maori Women's Welfare League national conference starts today in Auckland, with a row over a tax bill threatening to derail the usually collegial atmosphere. Audio
How fair is our tax system?
All New Zealanders are Equal, but some are more equal than others'. It's the title of the 2016 Bruce Jesson lecture, which is being delivered by Lisa Marriott - an Associate Professor of Taxation at… Audio
Proposed tax rules could make NZ innovators less competitive
A proposed change to the taxing of employee share schemes may deter the start up of technology companies in this country, according to an industry group. Audio
Act hits out at National's 'socialist streak'
The Government's coalition partner Act says the John Key led National Government is no longer hiding its socialist streak - it's bragging about it. Audio
Proposed tax changes lack flexibility for young companies
The industry supporting start-up and developing companies is concerned that plans to simplify employee share schemes lack the flexibility required to foster innovation and growth. Audio
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.
