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Tax stories - Page 4

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CORRECT: Suncorp posts 15% gain in first-half profit; flags potential reinsurance impact
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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Suncorp's half-year profit soars by 15%, yet cautions over potential £118m reinsurance hit from past natural disasters.
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Britannia takes down TV ads, working with FMA over UK pension ads
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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compliance
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advertising
Britannia pauses TV ads and adjusts its website after FMA concerns over UK pension transfer campaigns causing undue pressure on consumers.
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IRD's Netguide Award shows government committed to make tax simple
Mon, 8th Dec 2014
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New Zealand’s tax system is up there with the best, but it will need to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of the 21st century and an increasingly glo.
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UPDATE: Metroglass confirms on track for full year, as interim sales rise 13%, shares gain
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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Metro Performance Glass, which has more than half of New Zealand's glass processing market, is on track to meet full-year prospectus forecasts as i.
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Wellington Airport posts 4.8% drop in 1H profit on fewer domestic flights
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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Wellington Airport sees a 4.8% profit dip in 1H due to a drop in Auckland and Queenstown flights, despite a rise in international passengers.
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New Zealand research supports global shift in workforce
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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New Zealand study reveals rising trend of multiple job holdings, mirroring a global workforce shift, with major tax refund implications.
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Inland Revenue hunting out software companies
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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Inland Revenue eyes software talent, seeks to revamp NZ's tax system, making it simpler for citizens with cutting-edge tech.
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Google NZ ups Kiwi tax payment...
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Google is paying more tax in New Zealand than previously but its tax bill in 2013 isn’t likely to stress a company with US$15.42 billion of revenue globally in the quarter ended March 31, 2014.
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Privacy Week tips for online tax refunds...
Wed, 7th May 2014
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banking
During Privacy Week, NZ Tax Refunds advises taxpayers to secure online refunds with robust mobile security measures.
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New NZ Tax Refunds app launched...
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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smartphones
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apple
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technology gifts
WooHoo NZ Tax Refunds unveils a revolutionary app, promising real-time tax refunds for Kiwis, launching alongside a website overhaul.
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Solution sought over start-up tax reprieves
Thu, 25th Jul 2013
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Government welcomes release of tax policy paper which seeks public feedback on proposals to improve cash flow and remove tax distortions on research a.
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Mobile tech tax: It’s OK, you can keep enjoying your tablets
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Cheers to your gadgets! The UK government bins the feared 'iPad tax', ensuring your mobile tech stays tax-free for now.
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UPDATED: Company gadgets…if it moves, TAX IT
Mon, 4th Mar 2013
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mobility
It might just be time to bust out the old log book in the company car and start making entries for your smartphone.
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Rakon cuts full-year guidance on delayed sales
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Rakon cuts its full-year earnings guidance because of sales delays and thinner margins.
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NZ lacks power to fix tech tax loopholes
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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NZ's efforts to close tech tax loopholes hit a wall, with IRD citing international treaties as a barrier despite calls for change.
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Labour slams Facebook NZ’s $14k tax bill
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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Facebook New Zealand criticised for paying only $14,500 tax last year; Labour calls for action against tax loopholes.
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App of the Week: TaxTracker
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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Kiwi-made app helps small businesses stay on-side with the IRD.
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Finding common ground
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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finance, leasing & rental
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In week two of my return to Telecom I found myself in front of the Finance and Expenditure select committee, talking to them about tax.
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BUDGET TAX GUIDE
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Budget 2010 tax changes will boost growth and benefit majority of New Zealanders, says Finance Minister. Calculate your own changes at taxguide website.
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Affording the silly season
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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big data
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Cash flow is always a challenge for business, particularly for businesses in their first few years of operation and  especially during the looming silly season.