Tax
Samoa church confronts Prime Minister over tax law
The largest church in Samoa has locked horns with the Prime Minister over a new law that requires church ministers to pay tax. The Congregational Christian Church says ministers paying income tax goes… Audio
IRD changes cause more issues for tax agents
Tax agents say they've been left frustrated again by the latest round of updates and changes to the Inland Revenue's systems and website. This is the latest rollout of the IRD's 1.7 billion dollar… Audio
Govt finances $900m better than forecast
The government's finances are in better shape than expected because of a stronger tax take.
IRD missing out on $1 billion in tax from unreported income
Today is Tax Freedom Day - the day when you stop working for the government and start working for yourself.
GST requirements 'a bit cheeky of New Zealand'
The government is indulging in "industrial strength optimism" if it thinks online retailers will begin to charge GST on low-value goods, a tax specialist says. Audio
GST on overseas websites won't necessarily help NZ shops
New Zealand retailers might be cheering the expansion of GST on all online purchases but a tax expert is warning that it is unlikely to result in massive growth for local shops. PWC tax partner Geof… Video, Audio
Fuel tax reaction
We gauge reaction to yesterday's decision by Auckland councillors to approve a tax on petrol and diesel. It's expected to raise $150 million but is that enough to fund transport in the city? Audio
GST change: Retailers rejoice, consumers divided
New Zealand retailers are hailing the government's move to impose GST on goods bought from overseas websites, but not everyone is happy about the change. Audio
Govt to announce 'Amazon tax'
The government is set to announce what's been called the 'Amazon Tax' today, with the Prime Minister confirming to Morning Report GST will be added to overseas purchases. Greg Harford is the general… Audio
Daphne Project: Govt to avoid 'undue haste' closing tax loopholes
Legal loopholes in New Zealand's tax system will be "tightened up", the government says, following revelations an Auckland company may be assisting international businesses to launder money. Audio
Fuel tax and road safety
Sam Warburton is an economist at The New Zealand Initiative talks to The Panel about what he thinks of previous road safety campaigns and whether the change in transport policy will really save 160… Audio
Fuel excises
Auckland Council's expected to introduce about 10 cents a litre in regional fuel taxes to pay for its share of major transport projects and the Government's new 10-year policy plan for transport… Audio
Taxing sugary drinks
Just days ago, the UK introduced a tax on sugary drinks. A levy of this kind has been debated by health professionals across the world for years now, with many other counties making similar moves to… Audio
Support for capital gains tax
An Australian tax expert is recommending a capital gains tax on property sales.
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Capital gains gets tick from Aus tax expert
An Australian tax expert has thrown his weight behind a capital gains tax on property sales barring the family home.
Can taxes control the environmental costs of obesity?
It's widely known that New Zealand is one of the fattest nations in the world, but new research has highlighted its detrimental effects on the environment. The University of Oregon report says factors… Audio
Zero Waste NZ says the UK is "kicking New Zealand's butt"
Waste warrior Marty Hoffart says a 50 cent tax on disposable coffee cups in New Zealand will make people move to reusable cups. Audio
The UK propose a 25p "latte levy", will NZ follow suit?
Reporter Charlie Dreaver talks to coffee drinkers in Wellington to see if there's appetite to introduce a levy on disposable cups in Aotearoa. Audio
Tax working group members announced
A union economist and the head of Business New Zealand are among the members of the government's tax working group.
US tax changes to benefit NZ companies with operations there
The Trump administration may be trumpeting the success in getting its tax package passed by Congress, but some New Zealand companies may also benefit from the cut in United States tax rates. Audio
