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Dulux takes $15.2 million hit in IRD tax dispute
Taxation

Dulux takes $15.2 million hit in IRD tax dispute

DuluxGroup settles a long-standing tax dispute with New Zealand's IRD, taking a USD $15.2 million hit to cover provisions, including USD $8.9 million in cash.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
PAYE for NZ businesses proposed in biggest tax shake-up since 1957
Risk & Compliance

PAYE for NZ businesses proposed in biggest tax shake-up since 1957

The government is floating the idea of businesses paying their tax on a pay-as-you-go (PAYE) basis, like individual taxpayers, in the biggest proposed.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
IRD happy with business transformation-lead Accenture
IT services

IRD happy with business transformation-lead Accenture

The Inland Revenue Department is happy with lead provider Accenture to overhaul its 30-year-old information technology system in a major transformatio.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
Pernod Ricard cuts deal over convertible note tax dispute
Inland Revenue Department

Pernod Ricard cuts deal over convertible note tax dispute

Pernod Ricard has joined the list of firms cutting deals with the Inland Revenue Department to settle tax disputes over the use of mandatory conver.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2014
IRD's Netguide Award shows government committed to make tax simple
Government

IRD's Netguide Award shows government committed to make tax simple

New Zealand's tax system is up there with the best, but it will need to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of the 21st century and an increasingly glo.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2014
Inland Revenue creates ICT group in a bid to transform tax system
Information Communication & Technology

Inland Revenue creates ICT group in a bid to transform tax system

The Inland Revenue has announced a new group to represent the ICT sector and it's said this will help to transform New Zealand's tax system.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2014
IRD announces lucrative new partnership
Inland Revenue Department

IRD announces lucrative new partnership

The New Zealand Inland Revenue Department is set to complete the first stage of a complete overhaul of operations, and it has chosen Accenture as its.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2014
Inland Revenue hunting out software companies
Taxation

Inland Revenue hunting out software companies

Inland Revenue eyes software talent, seeks to revamp NZ's tax system, making it simpler for citizens with cutting-edge tech.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Record number of Kiwis filing tax returns online
Government

Record number of Kiwis filing tax returns online

Record numbers of Kiwis are filing tax returns online, taking advantage of new services provided by Inland Revenue, says Revenue Minister Todd McClay.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014
Privacy Week tips for online tax refunds...
Taxation

Privacy Week tips for online tax refunds...

During Privacy Week, NZ Tax Refunds advises taxpayers to secure online refunds with robust mobile security measures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th May 2014
New NZ Tax Refunds app launched...
iOS

New NZ Tax Refunds app launched...

WooHoo NZ Tax Refunds unveils a revolutionary app, promising real-time tax refunds for Kiwis, launching alongside a website overhaul.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
Creative HQ unleashes innovation opportunities for NZ SMBs
Government

Creative HQ unleashes innovation opportunities for NZ SMBs

Inland Revenue launches App4IR Challenge to find mobile app concepts to improve interactions with small businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014
Xero receives offshore data storage approval for NZ customers
Fintech

Xero receives offshore data storage approval for NZ customers

New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department has approved Xero to hold records offshore, on behalf of the company's Kiwi taxpayer customers, in Xero's capa.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2013

Global Stories

Inland Revenue Department (IRD) stories

Aussie firm takes NZ into the cloud following IRD data sovereignty exemption
Cloud Services

Aussie firm takes NZ into the cloud following IRD data sovereignty exemption

Australia's TechnologyOne can store data for its New Zealand customers in Australia as per Inland Revenue Department's (IRD) approval.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
IRD gives Reckon green light to store NZ data in Oz
Hyperscale

IRD gives Reckon green light to store NZ data in Oz

Accounting software provider Reckon has received approval from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) New Zealand to store taxpayers' business records of.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2014
Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...
Cybersecurity

Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...

New Zealanders warned to be cautious of email scams promising tax refunds, as Inland Revenue is targeted by sophisticated attack.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
IRD under 'most sophisticated NZ attack'
Cybersecurity

IRD under 'most sophisticated NZ attack'

The Inland Revenue Department urges vigilance as Kiwis face the nation's most sophisticated scam, involving fake websites and phishing emails.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare
Cybersecurity

Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare

Inland Revenue warns New Zealanders about malicious emails posing as tax department, highlights potential identity theft risk.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014