FBT & twin-cab utes, IRD's clampdown on the horticultural sector, tax & New Zealand's low productivity growth
This week Inland Revenue reminds everyone that twin-cab utes are subject to FBT
The results of a clampdown on the horticultural sector
A damning new report from the IMF highlights New Zealand's low productivity growth is this a by-product of not taxing capital? And is the era of supply side economics over.
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why the Government backed away from charities taxation reform and the latest Rich List re-ignites wealth tax debate
Why the Government backed away from charities taxation reform, the latest Rich List re-ignites the wealth tax debate, Inland Revenue’s new kilometre rates for the 2025 tax year have a surprise and how long does it take Inland Revenue to answer the phone?
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Post Budget analysis of the Investment Boost initiative, IRD's additional funding & what may replace the Digital Services Tax
This week more on the Budget announcements, including concerns from the former independent advisor to the last Tax Working Group about the efficacy of the Investment Boost initiative, how Inland Revenue will use its additional funding and the Digital Services Tax is dead but what takes its place?
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IRD consultation on mutual associations transactions, latest on student loan debt & a look ahead to next week's Budget
This week Inland Revenue consults on the taxation of mutual transactions of associations, including clubs and societies. We discuss its latest update about n its crackdown on student loan debt. We look ahead to next week's Budget and the Green Party's alternative. Finally, it’s Tax Freedom Day and also a Happy Anniversary to me.
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Commissioner's care & management duty, IRD uncovers over $150m from property sector & five suggested changes to the tax systemcompliance
What has Mickey Mouse got to do with our tax system, Inland Revenue uncovers more than $150 million in undeclared income tax and GST from the property sector, and I have five suggestions to improve our tax system.
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