Tax
Filthy rich: America's richest families hoarding their wealth
Analysis of the fortunes of America's families has found that wealth is concentrating into fewer and fewer hands. Audio
Moneyland: where ill-gotten wealth goes to hide
There is a place that only the absurdly rich frequent and you won't find it on any map. It's a place where money – much of it belonging to kleptocrats and/or looted from nation states – buys you… Video, Audio
Govt surplus 'a testament' to National - Simon Bridges
National's leader Simon Bridges says the government's $5.5bn surplus shows the government inherited a very healthy set of books. Audio
Tech industry sees only positives in latest R&D tax policy
The technology and innovation industry says the government's measures to encourage businesses to invest in research and development is a win. Audio
Trans-Tasman tax collection
In 2017 the IRD collected $1.7 million in student loan repayments but only $10,000 in unpaid tax. This imbalance was revealed by an Official Information Request by tax analyst Terry Baucher. Audio
Bryce Wilkinson: are our tax dollars being well spent?
A new report has looked into whether taxpayers are getting value for the tax dollars spent. The New Zealand Initiative has looked at productivity compared to how much money the government spends on… Audio
Simple capital gains tax unlikely after report
The possibility of a straight capital gains tax is looking even less likely with the release of the Tax Working Group's interim report, which included a range of proposals for environmental taxes, and… Audio
John Shewan: 'System's not broken, but it can be improved'
The Tax Working Group has signalled New Zealand should tax emissions more, leave GST alone, and offered suggestions on a capital gains tax. John Shewan is a former chair of PWC and a member of the… Video, Audio
Oxfam claims NZ among countries hit by tax-shifting companies
Oxfam is accusing four multinational drug companies of avoiding millions of dollars worth of New Zealand taxes every year. But Inland Revenue says Oxfam's figures are misleading. Audio
Expert says news media must end dependence on Google and Facebook
A new report says our news media are too dependent on Google and Facebook. The author says it's also time to tax big online operators to secure the future of journalism. If this is even possible, how… Audio
Mourinho fined for tax evasion
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has accepted a one-year prison sentence as part of a deal to settle a Spanish tax evasion case, although he is unlikely to actually serve any jail time.
Patrick Reynolds: Auckland regional fuel tax hits today
The Auckland regional fuel tax comes into effect from today. The money is to go to funding transport projects around the region over the next ten year. Greater Auckland transport commentator Patrick… Audio
Accountants frustrated with sluggish IRD processing
Accountants tell of their continuing frustrations with the Inland Revenue's website. They say the site is sluggish and over the last two weeks has caused huge angst for them and their clients - with… Audio
Tax bill's reach may be limited - tax expert
Parliament voted unanimously on Tuesday night for a new law to stop multinational companies avoiding paying tax in New Zealand. It comes into force in July. But will it work? Professor Craig Elliffe… Audio
Auckland fuel tax has no exemption for off-road vehicles
Aucklanders will be paying an extra 11.5 cents a litre to fuel up from Sunday. A law giving Auckland Council the power to impose the regional tax passed through its final stages at Parliament last… Audio
New law targets foreign tax avoidance in NZ
The government has passed new legislation which aims to stop multinational companies from avoiding tax. It passed its final stages at Parliament last night and will come into affect from July 1. The… Audio
Tax specialist says businesses will welcome changes
A tax specialist says businesses will welcome planned changes to rules around taxes and duty levied on goods being imported or exported. Audio
The Future of Food - we can't keep doing what we're doing now
In the first of a three-part series about the future of food four experts on food systems, politics and environmental factors consider what may happen to our food supply: Senior lecturer at Massey… Audio
Property investors say tax changes need to be fair
Property investors have told the Tax Working Group it wants fairness in taxation across all assets and not just on property. Audio
The argument for taxing women less than men
Professor Miranda Stewart, a tax expert from Melbourne University's Law School says tax systems affect men and women differently, with women often taking the biggest hit. Audio
