Terry Baucher

About

Terry Baucher is an Auckland-based tax specialist with 25 years experience. He works with individuals and entities who have complex tax issues. Prior to starting his own business, he spent six years with one of the "Big Four' accountancy firms including a period advising Australian businesses how to do business in New Zealand. You can contact him here.

Member for

12 years 9 months

Latest articles

What’s in a word? 'Remediation,' or a sly tax increase?

Terry Baucher says there is danger in an IRD-sponsored 'hidden policy shift', one that will likely provide 'an even greater incentive' to invest in property

17th Apr 15, 10:04am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher says there is danger in an IRD-sponsored 'hidden policy shift', one that will likely provide 'an even greater incentive' to invest in property

Welcome to the Brave New World of Tax

Terry Baucher says a 'rare generational shift' is taking place in international tax - and the implications will be felt for decades

23rd Feb 15, 11:25am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher says a 'rare generational shift' is taking place in international tax - and the implications will be felt for decades

Kiwis piled into tax avoidance structures that vanished

The IRD giveth and taketh: Terry Baucher reviews the risks of relying on tax benefits to invest in property

11th Dec 14, 12:00pm

by Terry Baucher

The IRD giveth and taketh: Terry Baucher reviews the risks of relying on tax benefits to invest in property

Not even the IRD can prevail against compound interest's power

Terry Baucher reveals the IRD's failing tax penalty system, says the taxman faces a growing problem with debt management

24th Nov 14, 4:26pm

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher reveals the IRD's failing tax penalty system, says the taxman faces a growing problem with debt management

When ignorance is not bliss

Terry Baucher says the financial arrangements regime means a falling dollar might mean rising tax

13th Nov 14, 8:52am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher says the financial arrangements regime means a falling dollar might mean rising tax

The surprising story of NZ’s biggest taxpayer

Terry Baucher argues the Government shouldn't tax the NZ Super Fund given its public policy objectives

28th Oct 14, 9:31am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher argues the Government shouldn't tax the NZ Super Fund given its public policy objectives

Broader capital gains taxation is coming

Terry Baucher shows how the IRD will soon adopt a strategy to expand the taxation of capital gains without drawing too much attention

13th Oct 14, 10:16am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher shows how the IRD will soon adopt a strategy to expand the taxation of capital gains without drawing too much attention

NIMBYs by a different mother

Terry Baucher says the lack of a capital gains tax makes tax policy illogical, and unfair to those priced out of the housing market

19th Sep 14, 9:22am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher says the lack of a capital gains tax makes tax policy illogical, and unfair to those priced out of the housing market

Tax simplification: “Easy as one, two, three"?

Terry Baucher urges taxpayers to give the Tax Simplification Panel plenty of useful feedback

9th Jun 14, 10:14am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher urges taxpayers to give the Tax Simplification Panel plenty of useful feedback

More an Antipodean Hotel California than a 'rock star economy'?

Terry Baucher warns returning Kiwis to be careful of how you declared your tax residency status while you were away. The IRD may target you

13th May 14, 10:23am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher warns returning Kiwis to be careful of how you declared your tax residency status while you were away. The IRD may target you

Is Child Support disappearing down a rabbit hole?

'Curiouser and curiouser' - Terry Baucher says the aggressive Child Support penalty regime is clearly not working and he wonders why the IRD resists changing it

19th Dec 13, 11:46am

by Terry Baucher

'Curiouser and curiouser' - Terry Baucher says the aggressive Child Support penalty regime is clearly not working and he wonders why the IRD resists changing it

A bit of an omnishambles really

Terry Baucher says it's time for a comprehensive capital gains tax because the current system is delivering 'haphazard' and inconsistent outcomes

7th Dec 13, 8:23am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher says it's time for a comprehensive capital gains tax because the current system is delivering 'haphazard' and inconsistent outcomes

Superannuation versus property

Terry Baucher points out that recent IRD moves on overseas Super reinforce the incentive to invest in property ahead of superannuation

29th Oct 13, 10:17am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher points out that recent IRD moves on overseas Super reinforce the incentive to invest in property ahead of superannuation

A matter of trust

Terry Baucher explains the importance of having your money and tax affairs handled by a professional with the right credentials

26th Jun 13, 9:34am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher explains the importance of having your money and tax affairs handled by a professional with the right credentials

Taxed to the max

Terry Baucher explains the latest twist on the taxation of foreign pension funds and finds a 'distasteful double standard' in the new rules

25th May 13, 9:02am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher explains the latest twist on the taxation of foreign pension funds and finds a 'distasteful double standard' in the new rules

Child support redux and a $2.6 bln headache

Terry Baucher details big changes afoot in child support payment calculations and asks why late penalties remain so heavy handed?

2nd May 13, 2:32pm

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher details big changes afoot in child support payment calculations and asks why late penalties remain so heavy handed?

Uncollected tax mushrooms

Terry Baucher says the IRD's attempts to collect overdue tax of $7.8 bln is close to "an outright failure - in essence what happened in Greece". He reckons rewarding good behaviour would stop the growing slide into late-payment habits. Your view?

18th Feb 13, 3:31pm

by Terry Baucher

The taxman cometh for more and more

Terry Baucher's New Year's prediction is that corporates and individuals will become increasingly squeezed by the taxman.

12th Dec 12, 11:38am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher's New Year's prediction is that corporates and individuals will become increasingly squeezed by the taxman.

Avoidance, Evasion or Avoision?

Terry Baucher on the fine line between tax avoidance and evasion and the harsh consequences separating the two.

5th Nov 12, 11:24am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher on the fine line between tax avoidance and evasion and the harsh consequences separating the two.

Fancy a foreign trust? Here take two!

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

by Terry Baucher

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?

"Television is a cruel mistress''

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

by Terry Baucher

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.

IRD strikes back - at foreign super funds

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

by Terry Baucher

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.

Knock, knock. Who's there? It's the IRD

Terry Baucher on the IRD's new $78 m compliance programme and why you should be worried if you have something to hide.

12th Jul 12, 8:35am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher on the IRD's new $78 m compliance programme and why you should be worried if you have something to hide.

'Tax tweaks late additions to Budget'

Tax columnist Terry Baucher does the sums on the "zero" 2012 budget and uncovers the unreported $1.4 billion 'bracket creep' that will put more money in Govt's pocket.

25th May 12, 1:12pm

by Terry Baucher

Tax columnist Terry Baucher does the sums on the "zero" 2012 budget and uncovers the unreported $1.4 billion 'bracket creep' that will put more money in Govt's pocket.

Beware of the creeping taxman

Terry Baucher looks at the effect of inflation and "bracket creep" and underscores yet another comparative disadvantage with Australia. Your view?

21st May 12, 9:45am

by Terry Baucher

Terry Baucher looks at the effect of inflation and "bracket creep" and underscores yet another comparative disadvantage with Australia. Your view?