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The Critical Case for Reforming Student Loan Interest: Why Flexibility is Essential
The Critical Case for Reforming Student Loan Interest: Why Flexibility is Essential Student loan interest is a topic that carries immense weight for thousands of New Zealanders,...
Dave Ananth on RNZ Nine to Noon — IRD Cracks Down on Overseas Student Loan Debt
Published: 10 September 2025Media: RNZ Nine to NoonBroadcaster: Radio New Zealand Original segment:https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2019003626/ird-cracks-down-on-overseas-student-debt On RNZ Nine to Noon on 10 September 2025, Dave Ananth discussed Inland Revenue’s increasing enforcement...
Dave Ananth – Commentary on Student Loan Enforcement
Published: 4 July 2025Source: Newstalk ZB – Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald Link: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/christchurch/canterbury-mornings-with-john-macdonald/opinion/john-macdonald-the-hardline-stance-on-student-loans-is-backfiring/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Dave Ananth, former IRD prosecutor, was featured on Newstalk ZB’s Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald...
When Tax Law Meets the Real World: Why Commercial Judgement Matters in IRD Tax Debt Decisions
In theory, tax debt is simple.You owe it. You pay it. If you don’t, Inland Revenue enforces. In the real world, it’s nothing like that. What I see every...
IRD Tax Debt Negotiation: 7 Powerful Reasons It Beats Liquidation – Maximum Recovery, Care and Management and What the Law Actually Requires
IRD tax debt negotiation delivers better recovery than liquidation. Learn why negotiation meets Inland Revenue’s legal duty of care and management — and protects future compliance.
When Tax Becomes a KPI: IRD’s $11.81 Return on Compliance and What It Means for Ordinary New Zealanders
The IRD’s latest figures show a $11.81 return on every $1 spent on compliance, and that shift has real consequences for taxpayers. In this article, I look at what...