Possible Penalties For Match-Fixing New Zealand Cricketers Evading Taxes Discussed

The tax man "could come calling on any top cricketers who pocketed cash for fixing matches overseas, but have not declared it back in New Zealand," according to James Weir of STUFF. That could amount to tax dodging or "evasion," with "stiff penalties" amounting to 150% of the tax owed. Matters "could be worse if they were caught trying to hide the payments." Tax experts said that jail time "was not impossible for tax evasion on something like cash for match-fixing, though unlikely." It was understood most New Zealand cricketers "would live in New Zealand for tax purposes, so they should declare any income, illegal or not" (STUFF, 5/28).