Taxes

Couple sentenced for using children as 'puppets' to avoid paying tax

Tamanini Muaiava and his wife Uputaua Muaiava would shut their company down when they were confronted about tax payments and then start a new one.

Government funds are not 'taxpayer money' - media and politicians should stop confusing the two

Taxpayers don't own their taxes.

Govt could be forced into 'knee-jerk' moves to rein in house prices

"This is just an unsustainable path."

Rise of 13 percent in cost of public servants' salaries

Taxpayers stumped up an extra $550 million.

Cutting tax for wealthy makes them richer, does nothing to help the poor - study

Cutting taxes for the rich has no effect on employment or GDP growth - increasing them could help us fight COVID-19.

'Taxpayer invoice' pig mascot booted as Speaker apologises 'unreservedly' for false allegation

"I'm here today because I believe deeply in parliamentary accountability and transparency."

Hunter Biden's taxes under investigation

"I take this matter very seriously."

Who is paying the highest and lowest rates in NZ?

A new report found that once again, the average rates in NZ have gone up by $84.

Argentine government approves wealth tax to help pay for COVID-19 pandemic

"We must find points of connection between those who have the most to contribute and those who are in need."

Swarbrick suggests Labour took easy option as Greens, National and ACT speak out against new tax law

MPs from across the aisle are concerned about a loophole and privacy issues with the Government's new tax law.

Green Party won't vote to support Government's top tax rate change Bill

"We could not in good conscience support legislation that is likely to lead to worsening wealth inequality."

Trust taxes could rise if wealthy use them to avoid new top income tax rate - Parker

Debate on legislation introducing a rate of 39 percent for people earning over $180,000 a year began on Tuesday.

PM insists exploring property investor tax changes 'right thing to do' in clash with Collins

Opposition leader Judith Collins questioned how more taxes will build more houses.

IRD cracking down on residential property investors selling without paying tax on profit

The department is matching tax returns with property transactions.

Bright-line tax on property actually an income tax - Labour MP David Parker

Parker says the bright-line test isn't a capital gains tax at all.

Poet accuses Taxpayers' Union of spending more taxpayer cash criticising his poetry than he was paid

Victor Billot says Jordan Williams should "get a real job".

Seymour says housing taxes 'zero-sum thinking', instead we need to 'build like the Boomers'

"All the capital gains tax does is make the Government a partner in the speculation."

Genter disputes Swarbrick's claim MPs owning houses have 'conflict of interest'

Green MP Julie Anne Genter says she's damned if she does own a home and damned if she doesn't.

'Boiling point': Tax reform needed to solve NZ's housing crisis - economist

Median house prices across NZ are up by almost 20 percent.

Labour's top tax rate: Here's how it will affect you

Labour says it will introduce a tax rate of 39 percent on income over $180,000.

Poll: Nearly half of Kiwis think wealthy should be taxed more

The Greens could be onto something with voters.

Greens say Kiwis are confusing income and wealth when it comes to tax

James Shaw says Kiwis don't appear to understand who the Greens' wealth tax would hit.

Collins describes Greens as 'unemployable', prospect of Davidson as Deputy PM 'concerning'

Judith Collins accused the Greens of not paying tax before entering politics.

'I won't allow it to happen as Prime Minister': Ardern rubbishes 'desperate' wealth tax attacks

"I have made my position and Labour's position very, very clear. We have ruled it out."

National unveils document warning elderly how wealth tax could hit them

"Sadly, Jack suffers a terminal disease and passes away. All assets are left to Edith who now has $1.9 million in net-wealth."

Collins says if James Shaw was acting PM he could override Ardern to put in a wealth tax

"What if she's for some reason not the Prime Minister, or she's got an Acting Prime Minister for a period of time?"

Swarbrick says Labour 'disingenuous' ruling out wealth tax, 'ongoing discussions' about walking away from election deal

"Ultimately it comes down to the best possible outcome and future for this country."

Election 2020: How the main parties will help NZ's economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic

Here are the main parties' economic plans:

Ardern shuts down wealth tax again as Green candidate sparks fresh speculation

National leader Judith Collins is convinced Labour will bow to the Greens and introduce a wealth tax.

Collins insists wealth tax warnings are 'absolutely responsible' despite Labour ruling it out

The National leader slammed NZ First as the "enablers of the Greens-Labour vision".