Taxing the facts
Taxing the facts
We can expect to be bombarded, at our expense, during the next few weeks by propaganda from the Government and the Opposition parties over the increase in goods and services tax, and income-tax cuts.
Tax
Changes distort results
Changes distort results
Tax changes in the Government's May Budget have had an impact on the Waitaki District Council-owned Whitestone Contracting Ltd, turning what would have been a surplus into an after-tax deficit.
Imbalance seen in road-user tax
Imbalance seen in road-user tax
Controversial road-user charges tax the productive sector to subsidise consumption, Road Transport Forum chief executive Ken Shirley said.
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.
Gift duty comes with a cost
Gift duty comes with a cost
For many years, families have painstakingly gifted over assets to their offspring as a way of avoiding paying gift duty to the Government. At present, up to $27,000 a year can be gifted without...
Tax changes require re-evaluation of company status
Tax changes require re-evaluation of company status
The Government recently announced changed tax rules that will force some company directors to rethink the tax status of their companies.
While the Government is calling for submissions on the proposed changes, it seems unlikely that any changes, apart from some cosmetic tinkering around the edges, will take place.
Tax changes unlikely to hit property in resort
Tax changes unlikely to hit property in resort
The investment property market in Queenstown is unlikely to be damaged by the tax changes rolled out as part of the Government's 2010 Budget, REINZ Queenstown spokesman Adrian Snow said.
English the messenger but Budget has stamp of Key
English the messenger but Budget has stamp of Key
Bill English may be the only one with his name on the front cover of Thursday's Budget.
Cut an investment in business future
Cut an investment in business future
The surprise announcement that New Zealand's company tax rate would fall from 30% to 28% from April 1 next year was generally welcomed by the business community.
Tax set to figure in Australian and NZ Budgets
Tax set to figure in Australian and NZ Budgets
May is looming as a month of transtasman tax as governments here and in Australia finish preparations to their Budgets.
New Zealand's tax system still a 'wedge' issue
New Zealand's tax system still a 'wedge' issue
One of the most significant Budgets of recent years is to be unveiled on Thursday. Steve Thomas reveals his wish list.
Taxes could add 10c to petrol prices
Taxes could add 10c to petrol prices
New Zealand diesel prices hit their highest level in 17 months in April on the back of rising crude oil prices, and tax increases could add another 10 cents a litre to the price of petrol by the end of the year, says the Automobile Association (AA).
Tax news sees mining stocks plummet
Tax news sees mining stocks plummet
Australian mining stocks have endured a three-day hammering by fleeing investors and before yesterday's ASX close, four major stocks had shed a collective $A12 billion ($NZ15.1 billion) in market capitalisation.
Smokers surprised by 10% excise rise
Smokers surprised by 10% excise rise
Dunedin smokers surprised by a sudden 10% tax hike on cigarettes announced last night were quick to buy supplies before prices went up at midnight.
Lawsuits cost taxpayer $320,000
Lawsuits cost taxpayer $320,000
The taxpayer has so far unwittingly chipped in at least $320,000 for MPs embroiled in lawsuits - including $150,000 for two MPs to defend themselves in legal spats with another MP, NZ First leader Winston Peters.
Public pays more of MPs' legal costs
Public pays more of MPs' legal costs
Taxpayers are increasingly covering the legal costs when Members of Parliament are sued - but MPs can keep the use of public money for their defence secret under Parliament's rules.
Key promises tax cuts for all
Key promises tax cuts for all
Big personal tax cuts for middle and high-income earners are likely to be announced in the May Budget and take effect from October this year.
Tax plans fail to meet expectations
Tax plans fail to meet expectations
In the first of a series in which political party finance spokespeople respond to the Government's signalled intentions on tax, GST and the economy, David Cunliffe outlines Labour's position.
Taxing times for landlords
Taxing times for landlords
Rents are set to increase as "ma and pa" landlords face a double whammy of property tax changes and a proposed hike to GST.
Tax changes a topical subject
Tax changes a topical subject
Tax is a very topical subject after the Tax Working Group last week released its report to the Government with 13 recommended changes to the current tax system.