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COVID-19- 19 leads to sharp rise in independent earning

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, New Zealand sees a 260% surge in independent earners, as job cuts drive many to freelancing and contracting, reports Hnry.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020

Fintech

Fintech startup Hnry raises $2.15 million in investment round

Fintech startup Hnry secures USD $2.15 million in an over-subscribed investment round led by EVP, fuelling technology advancements and international expansion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019

Email Security

IRD warning customers of new email scam over tax refunds

Inland Revenue warns customers of a convincing email scam offering tax refunds; more than 900 reports received.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019

Phishing

Think the govt has a big tax refund for you? Think again

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.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 21st Jul 2018

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Hyperscale

AWS 'sorting out tax situation' with NZ entity establishment

Amazon Web Services undergoes corporate reorganisation, with Amazon Web Services New Zealand to replace AWS Inc. as reseller in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021

Crypto

Got crypto? Pay tax – A quick look at IR's new crypto-asset guidance

Inland Revenue issues new guidance on taxing crypto-assets in New Zealand, stating that individuals and businesses must pay income tax on their assets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020

Digital Transformation

Inland Revenue shuts down to make changes to tax system

The revenue system will be closed for a week in April as Inland Revenue introduces a new round of changes to make tax more straightforward.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020

Taxation

Inland Revenue cracks down on multinationals' tax obligations

New Zealand Inland Revenue tightens regulations on multinationals, aiming to boost annual tax revenue by NZD $200 million through updated anti-BEPS measures.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019

Fintech

Growing enthusiasm for Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option

Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option, AIM, is being well received by small business owners looking for certainty.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019

Human Capital Management

Jail time for woman who failed to pay $740,000 PAYE

Nicola Dargie of Manawatu received a 2.5-year jail sentence and a GBP £11,000 reparation for withholding over GBP £740,000 PAYE; marking her second conviction.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019

Unified Communications

$300m paid out to Kiwis via Inland Revenue's new automatic system

More than $300m has been refunded to New Zealand taxpayers through the country's automatic tax assessment process, according to new figures by Inland Revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019

Printing

SMEs take note: End of financial year creates oppportunity for business growth

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should use the end of the financial year as an opportunity for business growth, says Konica Minolta.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019

Taxation

Bartercard helping Kiwi startups and small businesses thrive

Here's a breakdown of what Bartercard actually is and how it provides invaluable opportunities for businesses privy of its network.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019

Taxation

Time's up, tax dodgers: Multinational tech firms may soon pay their dues

New Zealand is reviewing its tax system, targeting multinational tech giants like Apple, Facebook, and Google, to ensure they pay their fair share of taxes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019