Inland Revenue Department (IRD) stories - Page 3
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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digital transformation
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tax
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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.
This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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uc
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hcm
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.
Watch out for a RealMe phishing scam in your inbox
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
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.
Seven red flags impacting business growth in 2018
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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hcm
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supply chain
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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.
120 reports in 12 hours: Kiwis hit by IRD tax refund scam
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
New Zealanders have been targeted by a convincing IRD tax refund scam, with the agency receiving 120 reports in just 12 hours.
Thankyou Payroll says thanks to investors for reaching crowdfunding targets
Wed, 17th May 2017
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hcm
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payroll systems
Thankyou Payroll raises $459,000 through crowdfunding to meet increasing demand for its services. CEO Christina Bellis grateful for support.
IRD seeking local analytics provider following $25m content management deal
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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data analytics
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ecm
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martech
Inland Revenue signs deal with New Zealand's TEAM Asparona for new multi-million dollar knowledge management system.
Xero's eSign functionality goes live
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has been working closely with Inland Revenue to make a number of compliance and taxation processes easier.
Digital signatures go live - MYOB first to offer new system to Kiwis
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
MYOB becomes first in New Zealand to offer digital signatures for tax compliance documents, simplifying processes for businesses.
Scammers target IRD customers
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Email and phone scams are the most common methods used by fraudsters to collect personal information, says Inland Revenue.
Inland Revenue commencing digital makeover
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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digital transformation
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modernisation
Inland Revenue seeks digital change head to meet customer expectations and government priorities on the road to digital transformation.
IRD seeks feedback on software development expenditure for income tax
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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software development
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tax
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The IRD is seeking consultation and feedback on how software development expenditure should be classed for income tax purposes.
Books close on Mecari with 13.86 cents in the dollar payout to creditors
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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synnex
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mecari
Unsecured creditors of failed POS distributor Mecari, previously known as Pos Pos, have received small payments as the company's liquidation winds up.
NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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cloud services
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websites
New Zealand Government websites are struggling to meet readability goals, with half failing to achieve target scores, according to a report by VisibleThread.
MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
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.
Phishing scam targeting Kiwi taxpayers
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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phishing
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email security
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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.
Best tax refund firm revealed in Canstar Blue Awards
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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canstar blue
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mytax.co.nz
Nelson tech firm mytax.co.nz has been named the winner of the Canstar Blue Consumer Satisfaction Award for Personal Tax Agent 2016.
Revera nets $45-$60 million Inland Revenue data centre contract
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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revera
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spark
Revera has won an NZ$45-$60 million contract to design and supply data centre services for New Zealand's Inland Revenue.
Agilyx New Zealand gets IRD nod of approval
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
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.
Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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physical security
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mako networks
Spark NZ was owed $26.9 million when Mako Networks went into receivership, with little chance of unsecured creditors recouping their funds.