- New Zealand Inland Revenue opened a consultation on updating guidance for shortfall penalties.
- The update addresses penalties for not taking reasonable care, unacceptable tax positions, or gross carelessness.
- Topics include when a taxpayer using a tax agent is considered to have taken reasonable care.
- GST and withholding taxes are removed from the scope of the unacceptable tax position penalty.
- The proposal includes new examples and separate guidance on penalty reductions and requirements.
- Comments are due by October 31.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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