Tax
The Week in Tax: more on the implications of the Government's shock property taxation proposals. And reflections on the future of tax
28th Mar 21, 5:22pm
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The Week in Tax: more on the implications of the Government's shock property taxation proposals. And reflections on the future of tax
David Hargreaves settles in for a fascinating few months ahead as we wait to see how the housing market reacts to the bold housing package unveiled by the Government this week
26th Mar 21, 10:34am
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David Hargreaves settles in for a fascinating few months ahead as we wait to see how the housing market reacts to the bold housing package unveiled by the Government this week
Tax only paid on 3,698 property transactions in 2018/19 due to the bright-line test; No prosecutions made; Question marks remain over whether compliance will improve with an extension to the test
25th Mar 21, 12:20pm
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Tax only paid on 3,698 property transactions in 2018/19 due to the bright-line test; No prosecutions made; Question marks remain over whether compliance will improve with an extension to the test
BNZ economists say the Government is 'dead set' on curtailing soaring house prices and will do what it takes - 'it will almost certainly win in the end'
25th Mar 21, 11:14am
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BNZ economists say the Government is 'dead set' on curtailing soaring house prices and will do what it takes - 'it will almost certainly win in the end'
Budget 2021 to be delivered on May 20; Finance Minister recommits to striking a 'balance' between investing in public services and housing, while keeping a lid on debt
24th Mar 21, 9:04am
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Budget 2021 to be delivered on May 20; Finance Minister recommits to striking a 'balance' between investing in public services and housing, while keeping a lid on debt
Accountants say for the Government to assume every employee who has a fringe benefit earns $180,000 or more is plain wrong, and the Fringe Benefit Tax is about to impose disproportional costs on most businesses
23rd Mar 21, 3:54pm
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Accountants say for the Government to assume every employee who has a fringe benefit earns $180,000 or more is plain wrong, and the Fringe Benefit Tax is about to impose disproportional costs on most businesses
Govt advised against changing interest deductibility rules; Meanwhile Treasury wanted a 20-year bright-line test and Inland Revenue didn't want a change to the status quo
23rd Mar 21, 3:46pm
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Govt advised against changing interest deductibility rules; Meanwhile Treasury wanted a 20-year bright-line test and Inland Revenue didn't want a change to the status quo
Week in Tax Special: Changes to the bright-line test and interest deductibility rules as reviewed by tax specialist Terry Baucher
23rd Mar 21, 3:27pm
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Week in Tax Special: Changes to the bright-line test and interest deductibility rules as reviewed by tax specialist Terry Baucher
Economists see the housing changes announced by the Government as having a chilling effect on investor demand and acting as a significant drag on house price growth
23rd Mar 21, 2:57pm
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Economists see the housing changes announced by the Government as having a chilling effect on investor demand and acting as a significant drag on house price growth
David Hargreaves says the Government's plan to directly fund housing infrastructure is great - but as ever with this government, the policy will stand or fall on whether the government can deliver, and its previous form is not good
23rd Mar 21, 11:07am
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David Hargreaves says the Government's plan to directly fund housing infrastructure is great - but as ever with this government, the policy will stand or fall on whether the government can deliver, and its previous form is not good
Gareth Vaughan on MMT's win, the Bank of Japan, ETFs & deflation, bank taxes, questioning a return to unencumbered international travel, Room Rater & freedom jabs
23rd Mar 21, 9:57am
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Gareth Vaughan on MMT's win, the Bank of Japan, ETFs & deflation, bank taxes, questioning a return to unencumbered international travel, Room Rater & freedom jabs
Housing policy package: Bright-line test extended, interest deductibility changed, caps on first home products lifted, more money set aside for supporting development
23rd Mar 21, 9:00am
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Housing policy package: Bright-line test extended, interest deductibility changed, caps on first home products lifted, more money set aside for supporting development
The Week in Tax: Inland Revenue fires a warning shot at real estate agents, the IMF wades into the housing debate, and more year-end tax issues
22nd Mar 21, 10:51am
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The Week in Tax: Inland Revenue fires a warning shot at real estate agents, the IMF wades into the housing debate, and more year-end tax issues
Government says next week's housing policy announcement will be part-stick, part-carrot to encourage investment beyond property; RBNZ calls for tax changes; Interest.co.nz considers some options
17th Mar 21, 7:57am
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Government says next week's housing policy announcement will be part-stick, part-carrot to encourage investment beyond property; RBNZ calls for tax changes; Interest.co.nz considers some options
IRD is on the trail of real estate agents who overclaim expenses
The Week in Tax: the Government giveth and it taketh on loss relief, reviewing Working for Families, and getting ready for the end of the tax year
15th Mar 21, 10:16am
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The Week in Tax: the Government giveth and it taketh on loss relief, reviewing Working for Families, and getting ready for the end of the tax year
IMF suggests the Government targets investors with a stamp duty or more comprehensive capital gains tax
12th Mar 21, 1:28pm
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IMF suggests the Government targets investors with a stamp duty or more comprehensive capital gains tax
Inland Revenue says it'll 'take the necessary action' against high income earners trying to avoid the new 39% tax rate
12th Mar 21, 11:26am
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Inland Revenue says it'll 'take the necessary action' against high income earners trying to avoid the new 39% tax rate
Accountants say a fix for an obvious asset valuation problem when a business is sold has morphed into a lopsided tax bill solution that will become "overly punitive" for many unsuspecting SME buyers and sellers
8th Mar 21, 4:09pm
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Accountants say a fix for an obvious asset valuation problem when a business is sold has morphed into a lopsided tax bill solution that will become "overly punitive" for many unsuspecting SME buyers and sellers
The Week in Tax - New loss continuity rule for businesses, hopes rise for a global agreement on digital taxation, and the implications for Kiwis of the British budget
7th Mar 21, 11:15am
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The Week in Tax - New loss continuity rule for businesses, hopes rise for a global agreement on digital taxation, and the implications for Kiwis of the British budget
Yu Yongding shows how illicit financial flows undermine development - and suggests several ways to stop them
2nd Mar 21, 4:27pm
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Yu Yongding shows how illicit financial flows undermine development - and suggests several ways to stop them
The Week in Tax - notes from the International Fiscal Association Conference, Covid-19 resurgence support payments applications go live, and how rich are the rich?
1st Mar 21, 11:27am
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The Week in Tax - notes from the International Fiscal Association Conference, Covid-19 resurgence support payments applications go live, and how rich are the rich?
Inland Revenue estimates the average 'high wealth individual' in New Zealand pays 12% tax on all their income, including non-taxable capital gains
25th Feb 21, 6:54am
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Inland Revenue estimates the average 'high wealth individual' in New Zealand pays 12% tax on all their income, including non-taxable capital gains
NZ will have to wait a couple more weeks to find out how the Govt plans to address the housing crisis, as the latest COVID-19 outbreak moves housing down the priority list
22nd Feb 21, 2:11pm
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NZ will have to wait a couple more weeks to find out how the Govt plans to address the housing crisis, as the latest COVID-19 outbreak moves housing down the priority list
The Week in Tax - a new Covid-19 resurgence support payment, a Digital Services Tax for Facebook, and what to do ahead of the tax year end
21st Feb 21, 12:00pm
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The Week in Tax - a new Covid-19 resurgence support payment, a Digital Services Tax for Facebook, and what to do ahead of the tax year end