Dec 16, 2009
On December 16th, the Capital Market Development Taskforce (CMDT) released their final report to the New Zealand Government. The Taskforce’s paper consists of six groups of recommendations for New Zealand’s capital markets. According to the report, if implemented, the ideas will improve the contribution of capital markets to the country’s economic growth and bring significant [...]
On December 16th, the Capital Market Development Taskforce (CMDT) released their final report to the New Zealand Government.
The Taskforce's paper consists of six groups of recommendations for New Zealand's capital markets. According to the report, if implemented, the ideas will improve the contribution of capital markets to the country's economic growth and bring significant fiscal benefits to New Zealanders.
The CMDT has proposed that regulations be established to improve financial advisory services and information available to investors, along with improving investment ... Read More
Dec 11, 2009
An issues paper was released on December 11th with a proposition to allow families with children to split their incomes, for tax purposes. The issues paper examines the merits of introducing an income splitting system, whereby a family is regarded as one taxable unit, for tax purposes. Under the proposal, a family that is primarily [...]
An issues paper was released on December 11th with a proposition to allow families with children to split their incomes, for tax purposes.
The issues paper examines the merits of introducing an income splitting system, whereby a family is regarded as one taxable unit, for tax purposes. Under the proposal, a family that is primarily responsible for the day-to-day care of dependent children under 18 will be issued tax credits. The issue paper suggests that the family's total tax liability should be calculated ... Read More
Dec 10, 2009
The On December 7th, Governments of New Zealand and Belgium signed a second protocol amending their currently active Double Taxation Avoidance (DTA) agreement. The second protocol to the New Zealand-Belgium DTA was created to ensure the standing agreement’s relevance and applicability to the current tax laws of both countries. The DTA agreement is required to [...]
The On December 7th, Governments of New Zealand and Belgium signed a second protocol amending their currently active Double Taxation Avoidance (DTA) agreement.
The second protocol to the New Zealand-Belgium DTA was created to ensure the standing agreement's relevance and applicability to the current tax laws of both countries. The DTA agreement is required to be amended in both countries before the second protocol can come into legal effect, in New Zealand this is done by Order in Council. Peter Dunne claimed ... Read More
Dec 7, 2009
A Coromandel woman has been sentenced to seven months home detention and 200 hours community service for tax charges. Georgie Jensen was sentenced on December 3rd, in the Waihi District Court, after pleading to 13 counts of non-payment of PAYE. Graham Pomeroy, Inland Revenue Assurance Manager, commented on the offences, saying “Failure to meet PAYE [...]
A Coromandel woman has been sentenced to seven months home detention and 200 hours community service for tax charges.
Georgie Jensen was sentenced on December 3rd, in the Waihi District Court, after pleading to 13 counts of non-payment of PAYE. Graham Pomeroy, Inland Revenue Assurance Manager, commented on the offences, saying "Failure to meet PAYE obligations is a breach of trust between the director and the employees. But in Jensen's case, it wasn't just PAYE but also child support and student loan deductions”.
Georgia ... Read More
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