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Inland Revenue
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Inland Revenue plays a critical role in improving the economic and social wellbeing of New Zealanders. Inland Revenue collects 80% of the Crown's revenue as well as collecting and disbursing social support programme payments and providing the government with policy advice.
Inland Revenue - Latest News [Page 4]
IR's Central Wellington Office Closed After Seismic Assessment
Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Inland Revenue
“Inland Revenue has closed its central Wellington office and sent staff home after a new seismic assessment put the Asteron building at a lower level than previously assessed. IR occupies seven floors of the Asteron building on Featherston St, with ... More >>
Business Asset Sales Rules Tightened
Wednesday, 23 June 2021, 2:45 pm | Inland Revenue Department
The rules for how business assets are valued when they are sold as a bundle are being tightened. These updated Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) rules, which come in to force on 1 July, apply to the sale of assets such as commercial property, forestry ... More >>
Concerns About Unexpected Tax Bills
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Inland Revenue
Over the past few days some people have been concerned about receiving a tax bill they weren’t expecting. We apologise for any instances where our processes have contributed to that concern. The bills are correct based on the information provided ... More >>
Inland Revenue Gets The Rainbow Tick
Friday, 23 April 2021, 10:16 am | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue (IR) has received the Rainbow Tick, recognising IR’s work to make it a safe and welcoming workplace for Rainbow community members. In a report approving the award, the Rainbow Tick Programme congratulated IR on having a thriving Rainbow ... More >>
Real Estate Sector The Focus Of New Inland Revenue Campaign
Monday, 15 March 2021, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Inland Revenue
Inland Revenue is turning its hidden economy focus on to the real estate sector, including both the under reporting of income and the overstating of expenses. Inland Revenue spokesperson Richard Owen says “Real estate is one area that is booming ... More >>
Inland Revenue Warns Against Avoiding 39% Rate
Friday, 12 March 2021, 11:15 am | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue (IR) says the new 39 percent tax rate for those on incomes over $180,000 may see some high-income earners tempted to try and reduce their exposure to the rate. IR Customer Segment Leader, Tony Morris, says IR will be keeping a close watch ... More >>
Inland Revenue’s System Upgraded Ahead Of Schedule
Sunday, 28 February 2021, 5:22 pm | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue’s systems are back online early after completing the latest round of Business Transformation work ahead of schedule. The system was scheduled to be shutdown until 8am tomorrow but because the upgrade went really well, IR has been ... More >>
IR Online Services And Phone Lines Closed During This Weekend
Wednesday, 24 February 2021, 11:56 am | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue’s online services and phone lines will be closed this weekend as the transformation of the tax system continues. From 5pm Friday 26 February myIR and voice services (SPK2IR) will be unavailable and IR’s phone lines will be closed. ... More >>
Man Used Forged Documents To Falsely Claim GST Refunds
Friday, 22 January 2021, 12:30 pm | Inland Revenue
A 25-year-old Auckland man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for tax fraud involving more than $200,000. Aaron Roydyn Ryder pleaded guilty to 16 charges of knowingly providing false GST returns to obtain GST returns he was not entitled ... More >>
Auckland Couple Sentenced For Repeated Tax Evasion
Wednesday, 20 January 2021, 9:31 am | Inland Revenue Department
A South Auckland husband and wife, who a judge says used a repeat pattern of tax evasion and used their children as puppets in their ongoing businesses, have been sentenced to prison and home detention respectively. Tamanini Muaiava and his wife ... More >>
A New World Of Tax Compliance
Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 9:43 am | Inland Revenue Department
In an article on Interest.co.nz last week https://www.interest.co.nz/news/107887/terry-baucher , Terry Baucher and Andrea Black suggested Inland Revenue’s transformation hasn’t been successful because cost savings haven’t been re-invested into audit and investigation ... More >>
IR Working To Fix MyIR Problem
Tuesday, 20 October 2020, 11:44 am | New Zealand Inland Revenue
Inland Revenue is experiencing some issues with its online service, myIR. Customers are unable to log-in or the log-in is very slow. We are working as a matter of urgency on a way to restore the service. IR first noticed the issues yesterday morning. The ... More >>
New Inland Revenue Guidance On Cryptoassets
Monday, 7 September 2020, 3:40 pm | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue has updated its guidance on the tax treatment of cryptoassets in New Zealand. Crypto-assets are also known as cryptocurrencies or virtual currencies. Spokesperson Tony Morris says Inland Revenue is doing the refresh to provide some ... More >>
Auckland Accountant Jailed For Historical Tax Fraud
Tuesday, 25 August 2020, 12:44 pm | Inland Revenue Department
An Auckland accountant has been sent to prison for two years and nine months for tax fraud dating back to the turn of the century. Alice Jardinero Monzon, 67, was sentenced in the Manukau District Court yesterday and as well as prison time, was ... More >>
Hamilton Accountant Jailed For Tax Fraud
Wednesday, 19 August 2020, 12:17 pm | Inland Revenue Department
A Hamilton-based chartered accountant, who fabricated GST and income tax returns to fund a gambling habit and go on holidays, has been sent to prison for three years. Megan Nyree Findlay was sentenced today in the Hamilton District Court for filing ... More >>
Government Loans For Struggling Small Businesses - Applications Open
Tuesday, 12 May 2020, 2:12 pm | Inland Revenue Department
Applications are open today for the Government’s Small Business Cashflow scheme, making loans available to small businesses struggling with loss of revenue due to COVID-19. Inland Revenue will administer the scheme, handling loan applications, ... More >>
IR Warns Of Scams During Tax Refund Process
Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 1:29 pm | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue is warning customers to be wary of scammers during the 2020 tax refund season. Between Mid-May and July, IR automatically processes and pays out tax refunds. It is also when scammers may try to scam you. This year IR will send around 2.5 million ... More >>
First Working For Families Payments For The New Tax Year
Tuesday, 7 April 2020, 8:22 am | Inland Revenue Department
Today (Tuesday 07 April) Inland Revenue’s Working for Families customers receive their first payment for the new tax year and for some the amount they get may be different. The amount may have changed from what they received last month, based ... More >>
IR Easter Shutdown For System Changes, COVID-19 Support Will Continue
Monday, 6 April 2020, 4:26 pm | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue (IR) will turn off its computer systems for seven days from this Thursday to implement the latest round of planned transformation changes. All phone and online services will be unavailable from 3pm on 9 April until 16 April. That ... More >>
Working For Families Payments Will Continue
Wednesday, 1 April 2020, 10:46 am | Inland Revenue Department
Overnight, Inland Revenue sent a letter to our Working for Families customers implying their payments would stop. This is not the case – the letter refers to the previous tax year. We are still sending out Working for Families payments and will continue ... More >>
