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The Spinoff explains how overseas-borrower interest can increase a New Zealand student loan and cites Dave Ananth’s advice to engage with IRD before returning to New Zealand.
Student Loans · Media CoverageDave Ananth explains section 145A and the role of financial disclosure and realistic repayment proposals in resolving overseas student-loan debt.
Student Loans · Articles by DaveThree News covers National’s proposed student-loan reforms, featuring Dave Ananth’s comments on overseas debt and borrower engagement.
Student Loans · Media CoverageDave Ananth examines how unpaid family labour can mask a business’s true profitability, and why fair wages and transparent records matter.
Other Commentary · Community ColumnsA memorable audit story illustrates why receipts need context and why businesses should keep organised, contemporaneous tax records.
Other Commentary · Community ColumnsDave argues that Malaysia needs a broad-based consumption tax, alongside protections for lower-income households, prompt business refunds and transparent public accounting.
Tax Policy · Articles by DaveA tax case about unexplained overseas transfers shows why contemporaneous records are essential when Inland Revenue asks where funds came from.
IRD Tax Debt · Community ColumnsRNZ examines how tax debt accumulated and what Inland Revenue’s debt book means for taxpayers.
IRD Tax Debt · Media CoveragePractical guidance for family-owned and immigrant businesses seeking to protect the reputation and long-term viability they have worked to build.
Other Commentary · Community ColumnsNZ Crypto Tax Disposals: Former IRD prosecutor Dave Ananth explains why every crypto trade, swap, and sale triggers income tax under New Zealand tax rules.
Crypto Tax · Articles by DaveA specialist doctor with $180k IRD debt reached a deal after border arrest. Learn how to resolve an overseas student loan default and negotiate with IRD
Student Loans · Articles by DaveReceived an IRD statutory demand? Discover the critical 10-day deadline, legal traps to avoid, and immediate steps for NZ directors to protect their business.
IRD Tax Debt · Articles by DaveA doctor was arrested over $180k debt. Avoid an NZ student loan border arrest, learn what IRD enforcement means and how to fix default.
Student Loans · Articles by DaveUsing GST as working capital creates a dangerous tax debt trap for NZ businesses. Discover how early IRD intervention can save viable operations.
IRD Tax Debt · Articles by DaveManaging an IRD tax debt just became significantly harder as the Inland Revenue aggressively tightens its enforcement net.
IRD Tax Debt · Articles by DaveRNZ reports on Inland Revenue enforcement and practical steps for taxpayers with overdue tax.
IRD Tax Debt · Media InterviewsIf you left New Zealand years ago, settled in Australia, and recently checked your student loan balance only to find it has doubled, tripled, or ballooned beyond what you ever imagined — you are not alone.
Student Loans · Articles by DaveAre you at risk of arrest when returning home? Read Dave Ananth’s advice before you panic!
Student Loans · Articles by DaveAUT’s student newspaper Te Waha Nui interviews Dave Ananth about the changes to overseas student loan interest rates and the issues with the current approach to repayment and punishment.
Student Loans · Media InterviewsCompany liquidations in New Zealand are rising again, and much of the public commentary has been quick to attribute the trend to Inland Revenue’s return to active enforcement.
IRD Tax Debt · Articles by DavePublished: 9th March 2026Media: Interest.co.nzOriginal segment: https://www.interest.co.nz/personal-finance/137543/dave-ananth-says-student-loan-repayment-obligations-are-often-much-tougher In the article…
Student Loans · Articles by DaveTiming matters: IRD prioritises tax debt enforcement.
IRD Tax Debt · Articles by DaveThe 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, yet the current rigid nature of…
Student Loans · Articles by DavePublished: 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…
Student Loans · Media InterviewsPublished: 4 July 2025Source: Newstalk ZB – Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald Link:…
Student Loans · Media CoverageIn theory, tax debt is simple.You owe it. You pay it. If you don’t, Inland Revenue enforces.
IRD Tax Debt · Articles by DaveInterest.co.nz reports on growing overseas student-loan balances and their effect on New Zealanders abroad.
Student Loans · Media CoverageIRD 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.
IRD Tax Debt · Articles by DaveExplore what the IRD’s $11.81 return on compliance means for NZ taxpayers. Dave Ananth breaks down tighter enforcement, data-matching, and deduction notices.
IRD Tax Debt · Articles by Dave