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Inland Revenue’s long-term insight briefing says there are ‘many reasons’ to consider lifting GST to 18% to pay for an ageing population
15th Jul 25, 11:34am
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Inland Revenue’s long-term insight briefing says there are ‘many reasons’ to consider lifting GST to 18% to pay for an ageing population
The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Finance Minister eyes up the major banks for a tax increase; and “Who pays?” a major report on climate adaptation ducks a key issue
15th Jul 25, 10:25am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Finance Minister eyes up the major banks for a tax increase; and “Who pays?” a major report on climate adaptation ducks a key issue
The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Inland Revenue’s draft long-term insights briefing; the G7 agreement seems to have killed off the OECD international tax deal; time for a major rethink of the student loan scheme
10th Jul 25, 12:26pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Inland Revenue’s draft long-term insights briefing; the G7 agreement seems to have killed off the OECD international tax deal; time for a major rethink of the student loan scheme
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Big banks could face a bigger tax bill after Budget 2026, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis seeks advice on whether they are paying their fair share
7th Jul 25, 11:19am
Big banks could face a bigger tax bill after Budget 2026, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis seeks advice on whether they are paying their fair share
The New Zealand Tax Podcast. Is New Zealand's low productivity a byproduct of not taxing capital gains?
25th Jun 25, 1:58pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast. Is New Zealand's low productivity a byproduct of not taxing capital gains?
The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Inland Revenue reminds everyone that twin cab utes are subject to FBT. And the results of a clampdown on the horticultural sector
24th Jun 25, 11:00am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Inland Revenue reminds everyone that twin cab utes are subject to FBT. And the results of a clampdown on the horticultural sector
The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Why the Government backed away from charities taxation reform, the latest rich list re-ignites the wealth tax debate, and how long does it take Inland Revenue to answer the phone?
17th Jun 25, 12:00pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast: Why the Government backed away from charities taxation reform, the latest rich list re-ignites the wealth tax debate, and how long does it take Inland Revenue to answer the phone?
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – is the Investment Boost really a game changer? How Inland Revenue will use its additional funding. And the Digital Services Tax is dead, but what takes its place?
10th Jun 25, 12:30pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast – is the Investment Boost really a game changer? How Inland Revenue will use its additional funding. And the Digital Services Tax is dead, but what takes its place?
The New Zealand Tax Podcast - Are clubs and societies in for a tax increase? Inland Revenue’s crackdown on student loan debt. A look ahead to Thursday's Budget. And a happy anniversary for me
20th May 25, 12:24pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast - Are clubs and societies in for a tax increase? Inland Revenue’s crackdown on student loan debt. A look ahead to Thursday's Budget. And a happy anniversary for me
The Green Party says its would raise $88 billion in taxes over four years to expand public services and reduce poverty if able to lead a government
14th May 25, 1:35pm
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The Green Party says its would raise $88 billion in taxes over four years to expand public services and reduce poverty if able to lead a government
The New Zealand Tax Podcast - How Mickey Mouse influenced the New Zealand tax system, Inland Revenue uncovers more than $150 million from the property sector, plus 5 suggestions to improve our tax system
14th May 25, 10:09am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast - How Mickey Mouse influenced the New Zealand tax system, Inland Revenue uncovers more than $150 million from the property sector, plus 5 suggestions to improve our tax system
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – talking provisional tax and the benefits of tax pooling, with TMNZ’s CEO Matt Edwards
7th May 25, 12:03pm
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – talking provisional tax and the benefits of tax pooling, with TMNZ’s CEO Matt Edwards
The New Zealand Tax Podcast - Inland Revenue’s successful audit program; a major review of FBT gets underway; and is GST really a tariff?
19th Apr 25, 9:20am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast - Inland Revenue’s successful audit program; a major review of FBT gets underway; and is GST really a tariff?
Departing David Parker says Labour Party still working on ‘serious policy’ to tackle inequality ahead of the next election but it was time for him to step down
9th Apr 25, 6:53am
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Departing David Parker says Labour Party still working on ‘serious policy’ to tackle inequality ahead of the next election but it was time for him to step down
The New Zealand Tax Podcast - The United Nations enters the tax chat; concerns over rising GST debt; the Australian budget; and Mega Marshmallows - food or confectionery?
4th Apr 25, 11:15am
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast - The United Nations enters the tax chat; concerns over rising GST debt; the Australian budget; and Mega Marshmallows - food or confectionery?