Tax
Debate on reforming Australia's tax system
Across the Tasman, and debate on reforming Australia's tax system is intensifying ahead of the release of a new white paper. Audio
Labour proposes amnesty on unpaid tax debt
The Labour Party says the Inland Revenue should consider an amnesty for the more than 5 billion dollars it says is owed in unpaid taxes. Audio
Auckland Reverend jailed for $1.1 million tax evasion
An Assembly of God reverend in Auckland has been sent to prison for three years for refusing to pay more than a million dollars in tax. Audio
Dairy payout fall erodes Govt tax take
The Finance Minister acknowledges falling dairy prices and unusual economic conditions are going to make it even more challenging for the Government to reach surplus next year. Audio
The global clampdown on multinational companies that avoid paying tax
The OECD's tax director Pascal Saint-Amans is leading the charge to close the loopholes. Audio
Government accused of favouring tax breaks for the wealthy
The Labour and Green Parties have accused the Government of favouring tax breaks for the wealthy over helping children out of poverty. Audio
Business with Rod Oram
Business commentator Rod Oram comments on the share price fall of Xero. Audio
Third of Australian firms paying less than 10 % in tax
Across the Tasman, and a new report shows almost a third of Australia's largest companies are paying less than 10 cents in the dollar in corporate tax. Audio
The charity taking on the IRD in the High Court
The National Council of Women is taking Inland Revenue to the High Court, over income tax arrears it says are wrongfully being pursued. The case goes back to 2010 by the then Charities Commission… Audio
"Extortionate" tactics of research publishers cost taxpayers millions
Universities and government research institutes say big overseas publishing companies are using extortionate tactics to get tens of millions of dollars of taxpayers money. Audio
Focus on Politics for 12 September 2014
This week the Child Poverty Action Group released its report calling on all political parties to take a range of steps in education, health and income support to help the country's poorest children. Audio
POWER PLAY with Brent Edwards
Power Play with Brent Edwards - After a week of news, National Party leader John Key announced his tax cut package yesterday. Except it was not a tax cut package. Video
POWER PLAY with Brent Edwards
Power Play with Brent Edwards - Next Monday the National Party leader John Key is set to announce its tax cut plan, except it will not be a tax cut package.
Insight for 4 May 2014 - Tax Fit for the Future
Philippa Tolley explores whether the tax system needs a revamp to meet the challenges of the future. Audio
What constitutes a charity?
Should all charities be getting tax exemptions? Dr Michael Gousmett, independent charity sector researcher; and Trevor Garrett, former chief executive of the Charities Commission, which last year was… Audio
Ideas for 25 March 2012 - Taxation
This week the Ideas team look at taxation - a way to a utopian society? Oxfam New Zealand senior policy advisor Sarah Meads and CTU economist Bill Rosenberg make the case for a tobin - or Robin Hood -… Audio
