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New Zealand Tax Law

Tax ruling 'shifts' law

Thousands of small Kiwi businesses could be pursued for tax avoidance after a landmark decision against two prominent Christchurch surgeons shifted the legal goalposts, tax experts say. Ref. Source 7

Law Tax Zealand New

Businesswoman plans to fight $500k tax bill

A Wellington businesswoman has been stung with a tax bill of more than half a million dollars after earning nearly $800,000 and paying just $2300 in tax. Ref. Source 1

New Zealand Tax Law History & Civil Business Politics

Millions spent on travel for judges and spouses

Judges have clocked up more than $18 million on travel and accommodation over the past three years, including five overseas trips where Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias took along husband and business tycoon Hugh Fletcher at taxpayers' expense. Ref. Source 5

Law Tax Zealand New

Accountants jailed in tax case appeal

The two Wellington accountants who were last year handed the longest jail terms in a New Zealand tax case are appealing their convictions, claiming Inland Revenue trained their clients in evidence against them. Ref. Source 4

Law Tax Zealand New

Fat tax would add $1 to butter

A fat tax is being suggested as a possible way to improve the health of New Zealanders by encouraging people to replace some saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats. Ref. Source 9

New Zealand Tax Law

Judge unblocks plumbers' tax status

The regulator of the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry has successfully appealed a decision stripping it of its charitable status, entrenching favourable tax treatment. Ref. Source 4

New Zealand Tax Law

Taxman binges $225m on advisors

The taxman has spent more than $225 million on consultants over the past five years, documents reveal. Ref. Source 3

New Zealand Tax Law Politics Business Civil & History

Local bodies consider targeted taxes

Targeted local government taxes on people living in, working in, or even visiting a region could be on the way. Ref. Source 9