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NZ Tax Refunds debuts with top 30 ranking

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:48:50 +1300

Christchurch, New Zealand -2 December, 2011 - New Zealand's leading online tax refunds company NZ Tax Refunds has ranked 30th on this year's Asia Pacific Deloitte Technology Fast 500 with 1401% growth.

Speech: Peter Dunne to NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:54:38 +1300

Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Revenue Speech Keynote Address to

NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA), 2011 Tax Conference

Auckland, 9.30am Friday 11 November

NZ-Hong Kong tax agreement in force

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:28:13 +1300

A double tax agreement between New Zealand and Hong Kong is now in force, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.

Mr Dunne has welcomed the new agreement, which was signed in December last year.

Is gifting really free?

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:12:18 +1300

Following the abolition of Gift Duty, Age Concern New Zealand reminds older people to think carefully before disposing of their assets.

Age Concern's honorary solicitor Jock Nicolson is concerned older people may be encouraged to give away too many assets prematurely.

Tax admin, compliance suggestions sought

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:52:24 +1300

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne today called for public submissions on certain remedial matters focused on simplifying aspects of tax administration and compliance.

Key areas include:

Court clarified avoidance law - expert

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:45:42 +1200

Leading expert and former IRD advisor professor Chris Ohms from AUT University Law School says that the decision by the Supreme Court yesterday regarding the Penny and Hooper case does not create uncertainty, contrary to the views expressed today in the media.

Government's GST moves welcomed

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:45:04 +1200

The release today of a discussion document from the IRD on GST and transactions with non-resident businesses has been welcomed by Deloitte tax partner Allan Bullot.

Tax Justice: Why NZers are backing no GST on food campaign

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:32:13 +1200

A petition signed by 40 000 New Zealanders asking for GST to be removed from food will be presented at Parliament at noon tomorrow Tuesday 16 August 2011.

Tax expert warns of tax issues on Rugby World Cup rentals

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:21:12 +1200

People renting out their house for the Rugby World Cup are under scrutiny from Inland Revenue to ensure they meet their tax obligations.

Millionaires biggest beneficiaries from lack of capital gains tax

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:31:22 +1200

Millionaires are the biggest beneficiaries from of the lack of tax on capital gains while the vast majority of New Zealanders would be completely untouched by such a tax, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today.