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New Anti-Money Laundering Regulations welcomed by IRD
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 1:32 pm | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue has welcomed the new anti-money laundering regulations which came into effect this week. Manager of International Revenue Strategy, John Nash, said that tax evasion is a predicate offence to money laundering and the regulations will ... More >>
IRD releases tax avoidance Interpretation Statement
Monday, 1 July 2013, 11:16 am | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue has issued its Interpretation Statement about tax avoidance following the public consultation period which opened in December 2011. More >>
Inland Revenue Statement - MediaWorks
Monday, 17 June 2013, 3:33 pm | Inland Revenue Department
In regard to today's announcement of the receivership of MediaWorks, Inland Revenue is unable to comment on individual customers due to taxpayers confidentiality. However, we will generally look at these type of matters closely. More >>
Working to help customers during a busy time of year
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 10:02 am | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue has acknowledged that increased demand on its contact centres so far this year has meant that people are experiencing delays when contacting the department by phone, or are not always able to get through on very busy days. More >>
Tax advisor sentenced to home detention
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 4:01 pm | Inland Revenue Department
A Tauranga man working for a tax agent who was earlier found guilty of tax evasion has received a sentence of 6 months home detention and 150 hours community service. More >>
Tax Evasion results in community service
Friday, 17 May 2013, 4:20 pm | Inland Revenue Department
A Hamilton man has been sentenced to 280 hours community service after admitting a charge of tax evasion. More >>
Inland Revenue welcomes sharing of tax haven information
Friday, 10 May 2013, 3:27 pm | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue has welcomed the decision by the tax authorities in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia to share data on those involved with international tax havens. More >>
Issues paper on GST and bodies corporate released
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 1:45 pm | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue is releasing an issues paper discussing the GST treatment of bodies corporate registered under the Unit Titles Act 1972 or the Unit Titles Act 2010. Chief Tax Counsel, Martin Smith, said that there has been some uncertainty about ... More >>
Draft statement seeks public comment on search powers
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 12:37 pm | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue has issued a draft Operational Statement providing taxpayers and advisers with information on how the Commissioner’s search powers may be applied. More >>
Raising customer awareness at Canterbury Rebuild Expo
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 10:32 am | Inland Revenue Department
This year’s Canterbury Rebuild and Recovery Expo will provide a great opportunity for Cantabrians to talk directly to Inland Revenue, and ask questions, about tax issues that may affect them. More >>
Inland Revenue Has Resumed External Email Service
Monday, 22 April 2013, 9:39 am | Inland Revenue Department
Acting Deputy Commissioner, Mike Hewetson, said that over 22,000 emails that were held at the external email server over the weekend are now being cleared. More >>
Inland Revenue Launches New Report On Information Sharing
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 9:25 am | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue has today released research that explores the potential impact on the integrity of New Zealand’s tax system of sharing taxpayer information with other government departments to prevent serious crime. More >>
Inland Revenue warns customers about hoax phone calls
Friday, 22 March 2013, 3:15 pm | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue customers are continuing to receive hoax phone calls telling them that they are eligible for a tax refund or unclaimed money. More >>
Inland Revenue releases adverse events research
Monday, 4 February 2013, 3:31 pm | Inland Revenue Department
The Christchurch rebuild depends on a well-working tax system, so Inland Revenue has undertaken research to examine the impact of the earthquakes on small and medium businesses. More >>
Court decision supports Inland Revenue’s search procedures
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 11:56 am | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue has welcomed the sentencing of an Auckland couple last week following a search of their home last year. More >>
Tax on accommodation allowances clarified
Friday, 7 December 2012, 9:50 am | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue has issued a Commissioner’s Statement advising employers that they are required to account for PAYE on payments made towards staff accommodation costs. More >>
Tax Advisors Sentenced In Multi-Million Dollar Evasion Case
Friday, 17 August 2012, 11:58 am | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue has welcomed the prison sentences handed down to two Wellington tax advisors today involved in a multi-million dollar tax fraud. The sentences are the longest ever handed down in a New Zealand tax case. More >>
Christchurch Bar Owner Sentenced for Tax Evasion
Monday, 28 May 2012, 5:22 pm | Inland Revenue Department
A Christchurch bar owner has been sentenced to 300 hours community work for tax evasion. More >>
Inland Revenue Releases Industry Benchmarks
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 2:32 pm | Inland Revenue Department
Inland Revenue has released its first group of benchmarks for 16 industries, including cafes, restaurants, electrical services, painting and decorating, taverns and bars. More >>
