What to know about public holidays

What to know about public holidays

Following the introduction of Matariki in 2022, employees in New Zealand get 12 public holidays a year. But what happens if your business needs to stay open on a national holiday? When employees work all or part of a public holiday, businesses must: – pay staff...
Tricky tax questions at Christmas time

Tricky tax questions at Christmas time

No matter how well you’ve planned in advance of the Christmas flurry or whether you’re still taking care of last-minute items, be aware of what you can claim tax deductions for, or where you might be liable for tax. For instance, in a quick quiz, could you answer...
Trusts and information disclosures

Trusts and information disclosures

If you have a family trust or are a trustee for one, be aware of your obligations. The Trusts Act 2019 introduced presumptions that trustees will make basic trust information available to every beneficiary and provide further trust information to beneficiaries on...