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Get ready for the biggest tax changes in a generation
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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The biggest tax changes in a generation are coming, and they will affect almost every business household and business across the country.
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Inland Revenue seminars to help businesses understand payday filing
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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NZ Inland Revenue runs 300+ seminars to prep firms for payday filing.
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Inland Revenue encourages employers to make switch to payday filing
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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There are fewer than seven months left before all New Zealand employers must shift to payday filing, and Inland Revenue says now is the time to start.
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Inland Revenue to improve AIM tax method with help from early adopters
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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Inland Revenue’s new Accounting Income Method now has plenty of early adopters and now the focus is on improving the product for year two.
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Inland Revenue's AIM tax method signs up 1,000+ early adopters
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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Inland Revenue says that more than 1,100 businesses have signed up to the new Accounting Income Method (AIM) so far.
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Think the govt has a big tax refund for you? Think again
Sat, 21st Jul 2018
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Sorry to be the party pooper but it may be time to get your toes in line and cancel that ASOS order you were going to cover with your tax refund.
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Inland Revenue: Moving to accounting software will save you time and money
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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Inland Revenue gets a few raised eyebrows when it promotes accounting software to SMBs, but are definite transformative benefits for tax obligations.
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New Zealand rated 'compliant' in OECD tax transparency review
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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The OECD’s Global Forum issued the rating after examining NZ's laws and practices on the exchange of information with other tax authorities.
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IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.
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Cryptocurrency investors reminded of tax obligations
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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The currency is usually encrypted using Blockchain technology that regulates the generation of new units and verifies fund transfers.
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IRD to spend over $1 billion on a system that makes it easier for Kiwis to pay tax
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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The programme is expected to cost between $1.5 and $1.69 billion, with most of the costs coming from purchasing goods and services.
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This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The changes include the implementation of the new Pay Day PAYE process, the accounting income method (AIM) for provisional tax, and a revamp of myIR.
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Watch out for a RealMe phishing scam in your inbox
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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The phishing email states that the user has a private message & they need to access their RealMe account. The web link takes users to a fake website.
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Seven red flags impacting business growth in 2018
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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Regardless of the size of the business, whether you do or don't have a handle on these common pitfalls, the market is a dynamic and shifting place.
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120 reports in 12 hours: Kiwis hit by IRD tax refund scam
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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Inland Revenue warns Kiwis of a sophisticated tax refund scam after 120 reports in just half a day.
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Thankyou Payroll says thanks to investors for reaching crowdfunding targets
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Thankyou Payroll raises $459,000 through crowdfunding to meet increasing demand for its services. CEO Christina Bellis grateful for support.
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IRD seeking local analytics provider following $25m content management deal
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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Inland Revenue signs deal with New Zealand's TEAM Asparona for new multi-million dollar knowledge management system.
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Xero's eSign functionality goes live
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Xero has been working closely with Inland Revenue to make a number of compliance and taxation processes easier.
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Digital signatures go live - MYOB first to offer new system to Kiwis
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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MYOB becomes first in New Zealand to offer digital signatures for tax compliance documents, simplifying processes for businesses.
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Scammers target IRD customers
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Email and phone scams are the most common methods used by fraudsters to collect personal information, says Inland Revenue.
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Inland Revenue commencing digital makeover
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Inland Revenue seeks digital change head to meet customer expectations and government priorities on the road to digital transformation.
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IRD seeks feedback on software development expenditure for income tax
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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The IRD is seeking consultation and feedback on how software development expenditure should be classed for income tax purposes.
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Books close on Mecari with 13.86 cents in the dollar payout to creditors
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Unsecured creditors of failed POS distributor Mecari, previously known as Pos Pos, have received small payments as the company's liquidation winds up.
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NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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NZ government sites miss clarity targets; complex jargon remains a barrier, reveals VisibleThread study.