Tax
Opinion: Ernst and Young outlines 10 key issues facing banks in 2013
BNZ CEO Andrew Thorburn outlines his vision of a NZ economy led by successful SMEs and business people prepared to speak up to create change
13th Dec 12, 5:18am
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BNZ CEO Andrew Thorburn outlines his vision of a NZ economy led by successful SMEs and business people prepared to speak up to create change
Terry Baucher's New Year's prediction is that corporates and individuals will become increasingly squeezed by the taxman.
12th Dec 12, 11:38am
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Terry Baucher's New Year's prediction is that corporates and individuals will become increasingly squeezed by the taxman.
If you live and work overseas but rent out your New Zealand house, the IRD is proposing to change the rules to draw you back into a New Zealand tax liability. Your view?
11th Dec 12, 10:59am
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If you live and work overseas but rent out your New Zealand house, the IRD is proposing to change the rules to draw you back into a New Zealand tax liability. Your view?
IRD backtrack confuses employers and employees with ruling that the cost of accommodation when a worker is required to work away from home is taxable income for the employee
8th Dec 12, 10:30am
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IRD backtrack confuses employers and employees with ruling that the cost of accommodation when a worker is required to work away from home is taxable income for the employee
Government operating deficit already 6.3% worse than expected in first 4 mths of year due to lower tax take, interest rates
5th Dec 12, 10:09am
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Government operating deficit already 6.3% worse than expected in first 4 mths of year due to lower tax take, interest rates
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says NZ to tackle issue of whether multinational companies such as Facebook pay enough tax through international channels
4th Dec 12, 5:25pm
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Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says NZ to tackle issue of whether multinational companies such as Facebook pay enough tax through international channels
Bernard Hickey does the numbers on investing in residential rental property, and is amazed at the 'sure thing' returns on offer, especially in Auckland
25th Nov 12, 10:01am
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Bernard Hickey does the numbers on investing in residential rental property, and is amazed at the 'sure thing' returns on offer, especially in Auckland
Bond plots applied to today's economy plus five favourites from the archives including why nice girls finish last; income protection; and Janine Starks on men, money, houses.
20th Nov 12, 8:57am
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Bond plots applied to today's economy plus five favourites from the archives including why nice girls finish last; income protection; and Janine Starks on men, money, houses.
BNZ's Andrew Thorburn hits out at 'fundamental anomalies' of tax system that favour residential property and says lack of leadership is main problem in housing affordability 'crisis'
16th Nov 12, 5:17pm
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BNZ's Andrew Thorburn hits out at 'fundamental anomalies' of tax system that favour residential property and says lack of leadership is main problem in housing affordability 'crisis'
Opinion: Why New Zealanders should be able to buy shares in their banks without having to invest in the Aussie parents
12th Nov 12, 2:12pm
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Opinion: Why New Zealanders should be able to buy shares in their banks without having to invest in the Aussie parents
Apples and oranges; Job perks to weep for; 10 career lessons from Julia Child; Stress testing your retirement plan; Wealth strategies of the ultra rich
2nd Nov 12, 11:44am
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Apples and oranges; Job perks to weep for; 10 career lessons from Julia Child; Stress testing your retirement plan; Wealth strategies of the ultra rich
Labour's second best, politically palatable capital gains tax stance; Why not actually do what the IMF and OECD recommend?
1st Nov 12, 3:02pm
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Labour's second best, politically palatable capital gains tax stance; Why not actually do what the IMF and OECD recommend?
New Zealand will seek to negotiate tax information agreement with US over 'FATCA' law NZ banks had feared would cost them NZ$100 mln
25th Oct 12, 11:41am
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New Zealand will seek to negotiate tax information agreement with US over 'FATCA' law NZ banks had feared would cost them NZ$100 mln
Tax sleuth Terry Baucher looks at the curious world of foreign tax trusts and how they are a legitimate means of tax avoidance for non-residents. Your view?
18th Oct 12, 9:36am
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Tax sleuth Terry Baucher looks at the curious world of foreign tax trusts and how they are a legitimate means of tax avoidance for non-residents. Your view?
Tax man could pour cold water on Block TV show winners' party and profits. Terry Baucher says those looking to make a quick buck on a 'do up job' should take heed.
14th Sep 12, 12:00pm
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Tax man could pour cold water on Block TV show winners' party and profits. Terry Baucher says those looking to make a quick buck on a 'do up job' should take heed.
The cost of dying; Better off in Oz?; Sneaky side businesses; 8 ways inflation is zapping your wealth; The art of full screen living
10th Sep 12, 8:05am
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The cost of dying; Better off in Oz?; Sneaky side businesses; 8 ways inflation is zapping your wealth; The art of full screen living
Tax Working Group instigator Norman Gemmell wins NZIER economist of the year award, for work on tax, policy debate, relationship between fiscal policy and growth
28th Aug 12, 8:03pm
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Tax Working Group instigator Norman Gemmell wins NZIER economist of the year award, for work on tax, policy debate, relationship between fiscal policy and growth
Govt would have to balance calls for cut in company tax rate against quest for surplus, English says, as Australian business tax review eyes cut to 25%, below NZ's 28%
14th Aug 12, 1:04pm
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Govt would have to balance calls for cut in company tax rate against quest for surplus, English says, as Australian business tax review eyes cut to 25%, below NZ's 28%
KPMG tax specialist Mark Lodder on "tainting provisions" and other tax implications for compulsory land sales in the quake battered Central Business District of Christchurch
31st Jul 12, 12:48pm
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KPMG tax specialist Mark Lodder on "tainting provisions" and other tax implications for compulsory land sales in the quake battered Central Business District of Christchurch
Terry Baucher looks at the IRD's latest plan to draw tax from withdrawals made on foreign held super funds and finds some shocking news.
30th Jul 12, 1:19pm
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Terry Baucher looks at the IRD's latest plan to draw tax from withdrawals made on foreign held super funds and finds some shocking news.
Taxman wins NZ$92.5 mln reinsurance dispute with Sovereign, which says judgement won't affect its credit rating but it's reviewing it
24th Jul 12, 4:14pm
Taxman wins NZ$92.5 mln reinsurance dispute with Sovereign, which says judgement won't affect its credit rating but it's reviewing it
Govt's 'bach tax' guidelines released; KMPG sees it hitting owners of high value properties after Revenue Minister Dunne includes ring-fencing provision
13th Jul 12, 4:17pm
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Govt's 'bach tax' guidelines released; KMPG sees it hitting owners of high value properties after Revenue Minister Dunne includes ring-fencing provision
Govt finances in better position than expected in May Budget due to higher corporate and GST tax take; ACC losses blow out operating deficit
6th Jul 12, 10:00am
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Govt finances in better position than expected in May Budget due to higher corporate and GST tax take; ACC losses blow out operating deficit
PM Key argues across-the-board Capital Gains Tax would work, but exemptions mean 'Parnell rich' would avoid it because they're 'smarter than the left'
2nd Jul 12, 8:38am
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PM Key argues across-the-board Capital Gains Tax would work, but exemptions mean 'Parnell rich' would avoid it because they're 'smarter than the left'