The Week In Tax

Inland Revenue guidance on the tax implications of the Clean Car Discount Latest on Inland Revenue’s audit activity Insights from the OECD’s latest report on Corporate Tax Statistics

Time for a more generous approach to working from home allowances Tax agencies stepping up scrutiny of crypto-assets Former Treasury Chief Economist takes a swing at the Government’s tax policy.

Beware the great unknown of NZ tax - the financial arrangements regime Not many happy about the interest limitation proposals Time for a new approach - the fair economic return

Parliament's Finance & Expenditure Committee launches inquiry into cryptoassets, tax treatment of forks & hard drops Deductibility of meal expenses of self-employed Inland Revenue office closed for earthquake risk

The unintended consequences of the interest limitation proposals A coming clampdown on the fringe benefit tax rules around twin cab utes Inland Revenue updates its advice on non-cash dividends.

How the interest limitation rules will apply to taxable sales of property Interpretation statement on income tax & GST treatment of businesses disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic Global minimum tax rate proposals

A look at the interest limitation rules and the proposed "new build" exemption The OECD's latest Fighting Tax Crime, how does Inland Revenue measure up The new purchase price allocation rules

A look at the G7’s agreement for a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, The role of tax in the Climate Change Commission’s final advice to the Government FBT and what is a work related vehicle?

An overview of the Government's discussion document on the Design of the interest limitation rule and additional bright-line rules

An Employment Court case reveals Inland Revenue's extensive use of contractors Google taking the Government for a ride? And a warning about the new bright-line test

This week the Minister of Revenue is not happy with Google How many ACC lump sums may be over-taxed Inland Revenue updates the square metre rate for home offices

A look at the tax measures in the 2021 Budget including the proposal to hypothecate future sales of emission trading units, a possible social unemployment insurance and Inland Revenue reduces funding in investigations.

This week, a look at Tuesday's Australian budget, the fairness of taxing gains at 39% and progress on an international minimum tax rate

Time to rethink how we tax residential investment properties? Latest Inland Revenue consultation on taxation of cryptoassets A snapshot of Inland Revenue's audit activity in past year

An in-depth discussion with John Cantin of KPMG about the tax policy implications of the recent property tax changes and for the Generic Tax Policy Process

Inland Revenue launches a construction industry education campaign. The continuing unfair tax treatment of lump sum payments OECD data around the use of tax and Earth Day

OECD and a common reporting standard for cryptoassets Lessons from 10 years of compulsory zero-rating and land transactions A warning about trustees moving to Australia

Small Businesses and tax compliance, PAYE for employees of overseas companies Managing fringe benefit tax A global minimum corporate tax rate?

A closer look at the Government's shock property tax announcements Four questions on the future of tax

First look at extension of bright-line test to 10 years and restriction of interest deductions for residential property investors

Inland Revenue fires a warning shot at real estate agents over claiming excessive deductions The International Monetary Fund wades into the housing debate Year end issues around overdrawn shareholder current accounts

Business loss continuity test & tax loss carry back A review of working for families is underway and how abatement levels impact beneficiaries Pre 31st March tax planning tips

Government announces a new business loss continuity rule US drops 'safe harbour' demand as progress made on new international tax framework UK Budget has inheritance tax & capital gains tax implications for Kiwis and includes surprise Corporation Tax increase

Observations on the International Fiscal Association conference Covid Resurgence Support Payments applications go live Inland Revenue/Treasury analysis of wealth in New Zealand causes a stir

An overview of the new Covid Resurgence Support Payment What could be the implications of Facebook’s actions in Australia Pre-31st March year end tax planning