Cash Payments Under Fire in Horticulture | Auckland News

The Inland Revenue is sounding the alarm on the horticulture sector, accusing it of massive tax evasion through cash payments to workers — potentially costing the government tens of millions. With suspicious overseas transactions and dodgy contracting practices, the tax department is cracking down, warning that this isn’t just a kiwifruit issue but a growing problem across industries like construction. While industry groups defend most growers and call out bad actors for dragging down the whole sector’s reputation, the government’s tightening grip means everyone needs to clean up their books — or face serious consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4335aa152a68ef74