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IRD to spend over $1 billion on a system that makes it easier for Kiwis to pay tax

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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The programme is expected to cost between $1.5 and $1.69 billion, with most of the costs coming from purchasing goods and services.
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This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The changes include the implementation of the new Pay Day PAYE process, the accounting income method (AIM) for provisional tax, and a revamp of myIR.
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Watch out for a RealMe phishing scam in your inbox

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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The phishing email states that the user has a private message & they need to access their RealMe account. The web link takes users to a fake website.
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Seven red flags impacting business growth in 2018

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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Regardless of the size of the business, whether you do or don't have a handle on these common pitfalls, the market is a dynamic and shifting place.
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120 reports in 12 hours: Kiwis hit by IRD tax refund scam

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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New Zealanders have been targeted by a convincing IRD tax refund scam, with the agency receiving 120 reports in just 12 hours.
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Thankyou Payroll says thanks to investors for reaching crowdfunding targets

Wed, 17th May 2017
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Thankyou Payroll raises $459,000 through crowdfunding to meet increasing demand for its services. CEO Christina Bellis grateful for support.
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IRD seeking local analytics provider following $25m content management deal

Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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Inland Revenue signs deal with New Zealand's TEAM Asparona for new multi-million dollar knowledge management system.
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Xero's eSign functionality goes live

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Xero has been working closely with Inland Revenue to make a number of compliance and taxation processes easier.
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Digital signatures go live - MYOB first to offer new system to Kiwis

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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MYOB becomes first in New Zealand to offer digital signatures for tax compliance documents, simplifying processes for businesses.
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Scammers target IRD customers

Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Email and phone scams are the most common methods used by fraudsters to collect personal information, says Inland Revenue.
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Inland Revenue commencing digital makeover

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Inland Revenue seeks digital change head to meet customer expectations and government priorities on the road to digital transformation.
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IRD seeks feedback on software development expenditure for income tax

Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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The IRD is seeking consultation and feedback on how software development expenditure should be classed for income tax purposes.
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Books close on Mecari with 13.86 cents in the dollar payout to creditors

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Unsecured creditors of failed POS distributor Mecari, previously known as Pos Pos, have received small payments as the company's liquidation winds up.
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NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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New Zealand Government websites are struggling to meet readability goals, with half failing to achieve target scores, according to a report by VisibleThread.
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MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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According to MYOB, this is the first e-GST service for New Zealanders, and is the result of working with the IRD for several months.
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Phishing scam targeting Kiwi taxpayers

Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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New email phishing scam targets Kiwi taxpayers, asking for credit card details to claim a tax refund. MyTax.co.nz warns against responding.
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Best tax refund firm revealed in Canstar Blue Awards

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Nelson tech firm mytax.co.nz has been named the winner of the Canstar Blue Consumer Satisfaction Award for Personal Tax Agent 2016.
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Revera nets $45-$60 million Inland Revenue data centre contract

Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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Revera has won an NZ$45-$60 million contract to design and supply data centre services for New Zealand's Inland Revenue.
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Agilyx New Zealand gets IRD nod of approval

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Agilyx New Zealand has been authorised by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), and is one of only 15 companies in New Zealand to do so.
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Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors

Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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Spark NZ was owed $26.9 million when Mako Networks went into receivership, with little chance of unsecured creditors recouping their funds.