90-day trial periods extended to include all employers
All employers in New Zealand, no matter their size, will be able to use 90-day trial periods, with effect from Saturday 23 December 2023.
Cryptoassets and tax
Were you an early investor in cryptoassets? Accepting them as payment or paying your employees in cryptocurrency? Where do NFTs fit in? Is GST applicable? Don’t forget about your tax obligations. Inland Revenue won’t.
Don’t get caught by an Inland Revenue scam
Scammers are sending fake Inland Revenue correspondence to con Kiwis out of $1000s. We’ve got tips on what to look for and how to avoid being scammed.
What’s your business worth?
What’s your business worth? Figuring out a dollar value means factoring in lots of variables, but earnings and assets are the biggest value-adders.
New rules for Trust Compliance
New trust disclosure rules – financial statements and details of all transactions are now required.
Which tax changes affect you and your business?
Over 100 tax changes came into effect in April 2022, so there’s sure to be something that will have an impact on you or your business. Click below for a summary of these changes.
High inflation: What does it mean for your business?
Inflation is hitting hard – what does it mean for your business? The downsides, a couple of potential positives, and how to get in touch to figure out how much you should raise your prices.
How an accountant supports your business development
Accountants don't just look after the financial side of your business. With our expertise behind your business development, we can help you turn your strategic ideas into real success stories.
Holidays (Increasing Sick Leave) Amendment Bill
Employees will soon be entitled to a minimum of 10 sick days per year.
Is your Airbnb income taxable?
Do you rent out all or part of your home short-term, through Airbnb, Bookabach, Holiday Homes or any other property rental platform? Special tax rules apply to calculating income and expenditure, depending on the type of property and its use.
Tax shake-up targets property investors
Big tax changes for property investors will have an impact on anyone who owns an investment property
5 things you should know before filing your EOY tax - post COVID-19
Ticking items off your end-of-year tax checklist this month? Make sure you consider the business support and tax relief measures introduced because of COVID-19
The Minimum Wage Increases on April 1st 2021
From April 1 2021, the adult mimimum wage will increase from the current rate of $18.90 per hour to $20 per hour.
Talk to us about how this will impact your business.
The new Trust Act is nearly here
The new Act comes into force on 31 January 2021. Much of the content of the new Act is to make the existing legislation more modern and user-friendly in light of the large number of people who have settled (created) trusts and act as trustees.
However, there are six important areas of change that each require careful consideration.
Restructuring or selling your business? We can help
With a completely different business landscape in front of us, business owners are under increasing strain. If you are being kept up at night deciding what the best strategy is, get in touch. We are here to help.
6 reasons to look at your financial reports
Making time to look over your financial reports each month is an important task for any business owner. We can give you an overview of what reports you'll need to help you build a thriving business.