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Scammers target IRD customers
Phishing

Scammers target IRD customers

Email and phone scams are the most common methods used by fraudsters to collect personal information, says Inland Revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
Phishing scam targeting Kiwi taxpayers
Phishing

Phishing scam targeting Kiwi taxpayers

New email phishing scam targets Kiwi taxpayers, asking for credit card details to claim a tax refund. MyTax.co.nz warns against responding.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
Revera nets $45-$60 million Inland Revenue data centre contract
Revera

Revera nets $45-$60 million Inland Revenue data centre contract

Revera has won an NZ$45-$60 million contract to design and supply data centre services for New Zealand's Inland Revenue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016

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

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

The programme is expected to cost between $1.5 and $1.69 billion, with most of the costs coming from purchasing goods and services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting
Unified Communications

This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Watch out for a RealMe phishing scam in your inbox
Phishing

Watch out for a RealMe phishing scam in your inbox

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Seven red flags impacting business growth in 2018
Human Capital Management

Seven red flags impacting business growth in 2018

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.

By Stuart Holder • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
120 reports in 12 hours: Kiwis hit by IRD tax refund scam
Phishing

120 reports in 12 hours: Kiwis hit by IRD tax refund scam

New Zealanders have been targeted by a convincing IRD tax refund scam, with the agency receiving 120 reports in just 12 hours.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Thankyou Payroll says thanks to investors for reaching crowdfunding targets
Human Capital Management

Thankyou Payroll says thanks to investors for reaching crowdfunding targets

Thankyou Payroll raises $459,000 through crowdfunding to meet increasing demand for its services. CEO Christina Bellis grateful for support.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Xero's eSign functionality goes live
Fintech

Xero's eSign functionality goes live

Xero has been working closely with Inland Revenue to make a number of compliance and taxation processes easier.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
Digital signatures go live - MYOB first to offer new system to Kiwis
Fintech

Digital signatures go live - MYOB first to offer new system to Kiwis

MYOB becomes first in New Zealand to offer digital signatures for tax compliance documents, simplifying processes for businesses.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Inland Revenue commencing digital makeover
Digital Transformation

Inland Revenue commencing digital makeover

Inland Revenue seeks digital change head to meet customer expectations and government priorities on the road to digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
IRD seeks feedback on software development expenditure for income tax
Software Development

IRD seeks feedback on software development expenditure for income tax

The IRD is seeking consultation and feedback on how software development expenditure should be classed for income tax purposes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016
Books close on Mecari with 13.86 cents in the dollar payout to creditors
Synnex

Books close on Mecari with 13.86 cents in the dollar payout to creditors

Unsecured creditors of failed POS distributor Mecari, previously known as Pos Pos, have received small payments as the company's liquidation winds up.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals
Cloud Services

NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals

New Zealand Government websites are struggling to meet readability goals, with half failing to achieve target scores, according to a report by VisibleThread.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs
Fintech

MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Best tax refund firm revealed in Canstar Blue Awards
Inland Revenue Department

Best tax refund firm revealed in Canstar Blue Awards

Nelson tech firm mytax.co.nz has been named the winner of the Canstar Blue Consumer Satisfaction Award for Personal Tax Agent 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Agilyx New Zealand gets IRD nod of approval
Hyperscale

Agilyx New Zealand gets IRD nod of approval

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016