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Air passengers hit with UK tax hike
The British Government announced overnight that the UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) will increase by eight per cent next April.

New tax on flight upgrades
Passengers who upgrade to business class for flights out of London will have to fork out an extra $160 under a new tax.

Gareth Morgan's big tax idea
After motorbiking round the world and saving Happy Feet, economist Gareth Morgan wants to revolutionise our tax and welfare system. Andrew Laxon asks him why.

Gareth Morgan and Susan Guthrie: Reviving values of an egalitarian society
An educated public, knowledgeable of what the issues are and requiring of change, is a prerequisite for any political commitment emerging.

IRD chasing McCarten's Unite union over taxes
The IRD is chasing unionist Matt McCarten's Unite Support Services Ltd. for $150,750 in unpaid taxes...

Airlines coy about big fee grab
It's the refund you can claim when your airfare is non-refundable - but few travellers appear to know about it.