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PUB00400: Income tax – How do the income tax rules apply when a close company provides short-stay accommodation?

Tax | Inland Revenue Department | 17 Mar to 2 May 2025 | Open

This QWBA explains how the income tax rules apply when a close company provides short-stay accommodation (eg, through Airbnb, Bookabach, Booking.com or Holiday Houses). It explains when and how the mixed-use asset rules and the standard tax rules apply, and when shareholders or employees will receive income from their use of the property.

Second notice of an application for a mātaitai reserve at southern Hokianga Harbour and adjoining waterways, Northland

Fisheries | Ministry for Primary Industries | 7 Apr to 19 May 2025 | Open

Ngā tāngata kaitiaki ō Te Hikutū (Te Hikutū Hapū) has applied for a mātaitai reserve (“Te Mātaitai ō Te Hikutū”) in the southern part of the Hokianga Harbour, Northland.

PUB00484: The Commissioner’s duty of care and management – section 6A of the Tax Administration Act 1994

Tax | Inland Revenue Department | 10 Apr to 26 May 2025 | Open

This Interpretation Statement sets out the Commissioner’s view on his “care and management” duty in s 6A of the Tax Administration Act 1994. In doing so, it clarifies the relationship between s 6A and the other provisions of the Inland Revenue Acts, including s 6 of the Tax Administration Act 1994, which requires the Commissioner to use best endeavours to protect the integrity of the tax system.

Proposed product stewardship regulations for agrichemicals, their containers, and farm plastics

Environment | Ministry for the Environment | 31 Mar to 1 Jun 2025 | Open

The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulations to enable a national take-back and recycling scheme for agrichemicals, their containers, and farm plastics.

Have your say on proposed amendments to waste legislation

Waste management | Ministry for the Environment | 22 Apr to 1 Jun 2025 | Open

The Government is consulting on proposals to amend the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 (WMA) and the Litter Act 1979.

PUB00469: Income Tax – Whether an off-market share cancellation is made in lieu of the payment of a dividend

Tax | Inland Revenue Department | 8 Apr to 3 Jun 2025 | Open

This interpretation statement considers the application of s CD 22(6) and (7) of the Income Tax Act 2007 in relation to the factors to be taken into account in determining whether an off-market cancellation of shares is made in lieu of the payment of a dividend.