The Week In Tax

The New Zealand Tax Podcast
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Tax changes how business and people live and work. Each week we discuss tax news and how it affects you. Tax is an important policy lever for Government and cross-border tax for global corporations is an issue for Tax and Fairness.

  1. 17H AGO

    The "scheme pays" option for UK pension transfers, possible banking taxation changes and foreign investment funds

    This week the new "scheme pays" option for UK pension scheme transfers to QROPS, Inland Revenue is consulting on banking taxation changes, and an interesting and useful Taxation Decision Review relating to foreign investment funds

    15 min

  2. FEB 15

    Welcome to 2026 - what will be the main tax stories for the year?

    It’s only February but the main tax drivers for the year seem already set, Inland Revenue’s crackdown on debt will continue as will its investigation activities with Crypto-assets under particular scrutiny, the US carves out special treatment for its multinationals, and finally it’s election year so expect plenty of politicking around tax.

    19 min

  3. 12/24/2025

    Change ahead to the taxation of not-for-profits and a look back at the year in tax

    This week, a potentially unwelcome consultation affecting the taxation of not-for-profits and a look back at the year that’s been, the surprises and big themes.

    23 min

  4. 12/04/2025

    Inland Revenue's bombshell proposal to change taxation of shareholder advances

    This week we discuss yesterday's bombshell proposals from Inland Revenue about changing the tax treatment of company loans to shareholders. One of the most significant changes to the taxation of small and medium enterprises in recent years.

    21 min

  5. 11/27/2025

    Tony Morris of Inland Revenue with the latest on how its managing tax debt

    My guest this week is Tony Morris from Inland Revenue who has key responsibility for managing tax debt. We discuss the nature of the $9.3 billion debt and what new initiatives Inland Revenue has introduced to maximise recovery.

    28 min

  6. 11/21/2025

    A review of Inland Revenue's 2025 annual report, Oracle's May 2025 results & how many people report FIF income

    This week we look at Inland Revenue’s annual report for the year ended 30th June 2025, how it is managing its responsibilities and tax debt and the results of additional funding. with Oracle New Zealand’s May 2025 results highlight the issues identified in Tax Justice Aotearoa's Big Tech, Little Tax report. An interesting Official Information Act request reveals how many taxpayers are reporting foreign investment fund income.

    32 min

  7. 11/02/2025

    The Government's “refreshed” Tax and Social Policy Work Programme & more

    This week the Government releases a “refreshed” Tax and Social Policy Work Programme and Inland Revenue’s updated draft interpretation statement on the deductibility of repairs and maintenance expenditure has a controversial take on the treatment of leaky buildings.

    25 min

  8. 10/23/2025

    David Tzimenakis and I on the complex issues involved with United States taxation of New Zealand residents

    My guest this week is David Tzimenakis co-founder of the US Tax Team, an Auckland-based firm providing American tax services primarily to American citizens living here in New Zealand. We discuss the complex issues involved with United States taxation of New Zealand residents and his initial thoughts on the proposed Foreign Investment Fund Revenue Account Method.

    45 min
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Tax changes how business and people live and work. Each week we discuss tax news and how it affects you. Tax is an important policy lever for Government and cross-border tax for global corporations is an issue for Tax and Fairness.

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  • Creator
    The New Zealand Tax Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    293
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Week In Tax

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