New Zealand businesses owe more than $1.4 billion in unpaid tax

Wednesday 6 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 6 Aug 2025, 8:57am

In this story Inland Revenue, Deloitte

New Zealand businesses owe over $1.4 billion in unpaid GST and PAYE for the 2025 tax year. Inland Revenue data shows nearly $48 million also remains unpaid from 2018. Commentators suggest these figures indicate ongoing economic stress across various sectors.

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1. RNZWed 6 Aug 2025, 6:27am

   Businesses' unpaid tax bill - 'there's potential for a lot of collateral damage' (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZWed 6 Aug 2025, 7:26am

   Businesses' unpaid tax bill: 'Potential for a lot of collateral damage' (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 6 Aug 2025, 8:27am

   Businesses owe more than $1.4b in unpaid tax (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldWed 6 Aug 2025, 8:57am

   NZ businesses owe $1.4b in unpaid GST and PAYE for 2025 tax year (opens in new tab)