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Record number of Kiwis filing tax returns online

Record numbers of Kiwis are filing tax returns online, taking advantage of new services provided by Inland Revenue, says Revenue Minister Todd McClay.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014

Taxation

Privacy Week tips for online tax refunds...

During Privacy Week, NZ Tax Refunds advises taxpayers to secure online refunds with robust mobile security measures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th May 2014

Apps

New NZ Tax Refunds app launched...

WooHoo NZ Tax Refunds unveils a revolutionary app, promising real-time tax refunds for Kiwis, launching alongside a website overhaul.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014

Apps

Creative HQ unleashes innovation opportunities for NZ SMBs

Inland Revenue launches App4IR Challenge to find mobile app concepts to improve interactions with small businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014

Fintech

Xero receives offshore data storage approval for NZ customers

New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department has approved Xero to hold records offshore, on behalf of the company's Kiwi taxpayer customers, in Xero's capa.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2013

Government

Solution sought over start-up tax reprieves

Government welcomes release of tax policy paper which seeks public feedback on proposals to improve cash flow and remove tax distortions on research a.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2013

Inland Revenue Department

IRD criticised over international hiring

Government criteria for multi-million dollar IT contracts under fire as local firms question their commitment to New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2013

Government

NZ lacks power to fix tech tax loopholes

NZ's efforts to close tech tax loopholes hit a wall, with IRD citing international treaties as a barrier despite calls for change.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012

Inland Revenue Department

IRD to move with tech times

New IRD chief aims to bring tax into the digital age by replacing the 20 year computer system for Inland Revenue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2012

Inland Revenue Department

Kiwi app helps SMBs tackle tax budgeting

New Zealand's The App Agency launches Tax Tracker, an app that helps SMBs manage tax budgeting by calculating owed amounts and tracking payment deadlines.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2012

EduTech

Survey analysts create quiet kiwi success story

Midas InfoMedia, a Wellington-based company, achieved 1077% growth in Deloitte's APAC Technology Fast 500, ranking 4th in NZ's IT sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2012

Global Stories

Inland Revenue Department (IRD) stories

Apps

Govt congratulates App4IR winners

Matt Innes and Josh Lee win App4IR Challenge for their proposal to adapt myIR platform for mobile use. Receives $10k prize and chance to develop app.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2014

Cloud Services

Aussie firm takes NZ into the cloud following IRD data sovereignty exemption

Australia's TechnologyOne can store data for its New Zealand customers in Australia as per Inland Revenue Department's (IRD) approval.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014

Hyperscale

IRD gives Reckon green light to store NZ data in Oz

Accounting software provider Reckon has received approval from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) New Zealand to store taxpayers' business records of.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2014