Tax
ACC investment in SERCO company
ACC is defending it's joint venture with SERCO despite the comapny being on a banned list. Audio
Insider slams accounting firms as 'masterminds of tax avoidance'
The big four accounting firms are "masterminds of international tax avoidance", says a leading corporate tax authority.
Australian tax insider comes out against 'Big Four' firms
An Australian tax industry insider has blown the whistle on the world's biggest accounting firms, accusing them of the worst tax crimes in history. We talk to Australian business journalist Michael… Audio
Cheap imports to remain tax-free for now
The government has delayed bringing in tax on imports below $60.
Govt outlines measures to crack down on tax avoidance
The Government has also outlined its next steps to crack down on tax avoidance by multinational companies. They include stronger rules preventing excessive payments from a New Zealand company to its… Audio
Welfare fraud targeted more than tax evasion
White collar criminals get a better deal than welfare fraudsters because the system is biased before they even get to the courts, a lawyer says.
Poor ACC risk ratings a hit to tradies
Van drivers have been hardest hit by ACC's failure to put vehicles in the right risk-rating categories.
Overseas Investment Office taking a closer look at two approvals
The Overseas Investment Office is taking a closer look at two of its approvals for connections to the beleaguered law firm Mossack Fonseca.
You can't touch… or look: the crazy world of hidden art
If you want proof that the super-rich have moved on from the conspicuous consumption of the Medicis and the Borgias of Renaissance Italy, take a look at what they do with their art. Or rather, don't… Audio
Gareth Morgan calls for tax reform
A report released by the Morgan Foundation suggests that income tax in New Zealand is unfair and favours the rich. Gareth Morgan joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca email shows how it used foreign trusts in NZ
Panama Papers NZ - A 2014 Mossack Fonseca email details exactly how the company used foreign trusts in New Zealand.
NZ companies could be in hot water over Panama Papers
The directors of New Zealand companies at the centre of the Panama Papers revelations could face up to five years in prison if they helped clients evade taxes. Audio
Businesswoman banned from HK financial industry is an NZ director
EXCLUSIVE - Panama Papers NZ - A businesswoman banned from working in the financial industry in Hong Kong is now a director of a New Zealand company. Audio
Disgraced Brazilian politician hid money through NZ firm
EXCLUSIVE - Panama Papers NZ - A Brazilian politician, accused of taking millions of dollars in bribes, used a New Zealand company as part of an arrangement to hide his wealth in secret bank accounts.
Tax changes could be a disincentive for staff share schemes
A tax specialist says proposed changes aimed at simplifying the way employee share schemes are taxed could end up saddling shareholders with a big tax bill somewhere down the road. Audio
Tax cuts "election bribe"
A day after Budget 2016, debate has turned to whether the government will embark on a major programme of tax cuts in an election year. Mei Heron reports. Audio
Tax cuts may be on cards - English
Tax reductions for middle income earners may be on the cards, Finance Minister Bill English says. Audio
Winegrowers see cost savings in proposed tax changes
New Zealand Winegrowers says a review of the Customs and Excise Tax law will make it easier for the industry to do business, by saving time and money. Audio
No tax cuts
The Finance Minister has confirmed there will be no tax cuts factored into this years Budget. Audio
Your questions on the Panama Papers answered
Panama Papers NZ - Don't know your tax returns from your tax havens? Confused about all the fuss over the Panama Papers? Look back at our LIVE CHAT with tax expert Deborah Russell. Audio
