9 September, 2008
Law change to relieve tax consequences of death in husband-wife partnerships
Changes to tax law relating to a death in a husband-wife partnership.
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Associated Ministers
- Peter Dunne - Minister
3 September, 2008
Tax treaty developments: Czech Republic, Mexico, Austria, Netherlands Antilles
New tax agreements take effect
Read full release >>29 August, 2008
Updated UK-NZ double tax agreement in force
The updated UK-NZ DTA comes into force
Read full release >>5 August, 2008
Child support information matching begins
Information matching at the border between IRD and Customs is about to begin.
Read full release >>18 July, 2008
Dunne welcomes move towards reducing tax return complexity
A consultation paper on company tax return is issued
Read full release >>17 June, 2008
New chairman of Rewrite Advisory announced
The chairman of the Tax Rewrite Panel is announced.
Read full release >>9 June, 2008
Paper seeks views on GST changes
A discussion paper on possible changes to GST
Read full release >>27 May, 2008
Peter Dunne, Minister of Revenue, Speech to Accountants' Special Interest Group
The Minister of Revenue discusses current issues with the Society of Accountants
Read full speech >>14 May, 2008
Law changes to provide tax certainty for entities in lead-up to charities registration deadline
Announcement concerning the tidying-up of the tax-exempt status of certain institutions.
Read full release >>2 May, 2008
US-NZ double tax agreement to be updated
Negotiations start soon on a US-NZ double tax agreement
Read full release >>28 April, 2008
Income splitting for families with children
Peter Dunne releases a government discussion document on income splitting for tax purposes.
Read full release >>17 April, 2008
Charitable giving made easier for donors and volunteers
The Minister of Revenue announces that payroll giving to charities will be possible from next year.
Read full release >>8 April, 2008
Govt seeks to improve child support provisions
The Minister of Revenue outlines planning for updating child support arrangements.
Read full release >>26 March, 2008
Taxation Review Authority filing fees to rise
The Minister of Revenue announces a fee increase for the Taxation Review Authority.
Read full release >>12 March, 2008
Minister of Revenue speech, International Fiscal Association Conference 2008, Christchurch
Minister of Revenue speech to the International Fiscal Association conference, Christchurch
Read full speech >>12 March, 2008
Speech by Hon Peter Dunne, Spicers Conference, Blenheim
The Minister of Revenue addressing a financial conference in Blenheim
Read full speech >>28 February, 2008
Dunne pleased with initial child support figures
Initial figures have emerged on liable parent repayments
Read full release >>12 February, 2008
Interest-free loans for students on NZ exchange programmes
Changes in interest-free loans for students studying overseas
Read full release >>14 December, 2007
Govt proposes fairer tax rules for the life insurance industry
A government discussion document released today sets out proposals for fairer taxation of the life insurance business.
Read full release >>12 December, 2007
Govt welcomes passage of omnibus tax legislation
The annual tax bill is passed
Read full release >>11 December, 2007
Student loan repayment threshold to rise
Student loan repayment threshold to rise
Read full release >>4 December, 2007
Consultation continues on reform of international tax rules
A new discussion document on international tax rules
Read full release >>27 November, 2007
Payroll giving – making it easier to donate to good causes
The Ministers of Finance and Revenue launch a discussion document on payroll giving to charities
Read full release >>20 November, 2007
Relocation payment, overtime meal allowance tax changes
consultation is called for on some tax changes
Read full release >>13 November, 2007
Boost to minimum family tax credit
The family tax credit has been adjusted for inflation
Read full release >>8 November, 2007
UK-NZ double tax agreement to be updated
The British and NZ Governments have updated their double tax agreement
Read full release >>30 October, 2007
NZ, Czech Republic sign double taxation agreement
New Zealand has signed a double tax agreement with the Czech Republic
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