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IRD under 'most sophisticated NZ attack'
Cybersecurity

IRD under 'most sophisticated NZ attack'

The Inland Revenue Department urges vigilance as Kiwis face the nation's most sophisticated scam, involving fake websites and phishing emails.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare
Cybersecurity

Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare

Inland Revenue warns New Zealanders about malicious emails posing as tax department, highlights potential identity theft risk.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014
Kiwis rebel against online GST proposals
Government

Kiwis rebel against online GST proposals

New Zealanders hit out over government proposals to review taxing overseas purchases online, a move which has been welcomed by retailers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Mobile tech tax: It's OK, you can keep enjoying your tablets
iPad

Mobile tech tax: It's OK, you can keep enjoying your tablets

Cheers to your gadgets! The UK government bins the feared 'iPad tax', ensuring your mobile tech stays tax-free for now.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013
NZNET trouble - we dig deeper
Edge Computing

NZNET trouble - we dig deeper

Tales of court action, shareholder disagreements, employment disputes and frozen bank accounts for local ISP and hosting company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2011
First local cloud solution for Microsoft CRM 2011
Customer Relationship Management

First local cloud solution for Microsoft CRM 2011

First locally hosted cloud based Microsoft CRM 2011 solution has been launched. It may allay IRD concerns about data sovereignty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th May 2011
Data sovereignty: the risks of assumption
Inland Revenue Department

Data sovereignty: the risks of assumption

Cloud computing's hidden peril: assumptions over data location may breach NZ's tax laws and compromise business security.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011
IRD issues Revenue Alert over cloud computing
Inland Revenue Department

IRD issues Revenue Alert over cloud computing

IRD raises concerns over cloud data storage locations, stressing NZ data centers meet tax obligations. Xero responds promptly, ensuring compliance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010

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Inland Revenue Department (IRD) stories

Xero receives offshore data storage approval for NZ customers
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
Solution sought over start-up tax reprieves
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
IRD criticised over international hiring
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
NZ lacks power to fix tech tax loopholes
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
IRD to move with tech times
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
Kiwi app helps SMBs tackle tax budgeting
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
Survey analysts create quiet kiwi success story
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
IRD re-thinks decision on failed software
Software Development

IRD re-thinks decision on failed software

IRD reverses stance on failed software projects, boosting IT confidence and safeguarding innovation investments in NZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
Bill English to address NetHui conference
Inland Revenue Department

Bill English to address NetHui conference

Deputy PM Bill English and Harvard's Lessig to headline Auckland's sold-out NetHui, focusing on New Zealand's Internet future.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2011
A time-saver from Inland Revenue
Inland Revenue Department

A time-saver from Inland Revenue

Struggling to find time to contact Inland Revenue? Their online services at www.ird.govt.nz offer a convenient solution for managing your taxes and accounts.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2011