IRD calls in debt collectors
IRD calls in debt collectors
In a rare move, the Inland Revenue is using debt collectors to gather outstanding tax and student-loan payments.
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40 IRD job losses 'idle speculation'
40 IRD job losses 'idle speculation'
Dunedin tax practitioners are worried privately about an expected 40 jobs going from the city's Inland Revenue Department offices, but Revenue Minister Peter Dunne says no decision has been made.
Case accents need for thorough GST claims
Case accents need for thorough GST claims
Serious cash-flow problems for small and medium-sized businesses through GST refunds being withheld by the IRD for extended periods have come under scrutiny.
Government looking at PAYE final tax
Government looking at PAYE final tax
The Government is considering making PAYE a final tax, removing the need or ability of taxpayers to deal with the Inland Revenue Department, Deloitte Dunedin tax partner Peter Truman says.
Sharp as tax: Taxing issues in wake of Canterbury earthquake
Sharp as tax: Taxing issues in wake of Canterbury earthquake
Here in Otago we only felt a (significant) tremor on September 4 at 4.38am, but in Canterbury they felt the full impact of the 7.1-magnitude earthquake, and the damage that it and the many aftershocks that followed have left behind has yet to be quantified.
Scam attempt spotlights net 'dangers'
Scam attempt spotlights net 'dangers'
People needed to be aware about the inherent dangers of providing credit card details, or personal details, to strangers either by email or online, Kingston and Frankton Community Constable Zoe Albon said.
Call for child-support incentives
Call for child-support incentives
With figures of Dunedin child-support debt climbing above $39 million, calls are being made to provide incentives for parents to pay up.
IRD could spring surprise on cash businesses
IRD could spring surprise on cash businesses
Hospitality workers and sellers of scrap metal could be in for a major surprise this year if the Inland Revenue Department starts asking questions about how much cash they earn but do not declare.
Proposed changes to GST rules on land sales
Proposed changes to GST rules on land sales
The week before last, the Government released the Taxation (GST and Remedial Matters) Bill, which seeks to bring into law some of the proposals outlined in the November 2009 discussion document entitled GST: Accounting for land and other high-value assets.
Taxman looking at rugby cup rental
Taxman looking at rugby cup rental
Homeowners planning to make a quick buck renting their houses during the Rugby World Cup need to be careful - the taxman is watching you.
IRD 'alert' leaves questions unanswered
IRD 'alert' leaves questions unanswered
The Inland Revenue Department has issued its interpretation of a recent Court of Appeal taxation decision which tax practitioners yesterday said left many questions unanswered.
Taxpayers warned about US-based IRD email scam
Taxpayers warned about US-based IRD email scam
The Inland Revenue Department is warning New Zealanders to be wary of an email scam using IRD numbers which could potentially strip taxpayers of personal details and thousands of dollars.