Tricky tax questions at Christmas time

Advice, Business, Tax

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...

Giving gifts to clients (think about the tax)

Advice, Business, Tax

The season of giving is on us. While the fun part is thinking about parties and presents, take a moment to remind yourself about the tax rules. If your Christmas giving includes gifts to clients, remember that some gifts will be fully deductible while others will be...

Managing Tax Debt

Advice, Business, Tax

It’s always important to manage your tax so that – as far as possible – you don’t owe overdue tax and you aren’t incurring penalties and interest because of it. If any of these applies to you, it’s important to act quickly and talk to us: – if the due date is...

Budget Special Alert: Tax threshold changes and your business

Business, Tax

The changes to personal income tax rates taking effect in July, as an outcome of the Budget 2024, have some consequences for businesses. The current thresholds apply for the first 3 months and 30 days of the 2024–25 tax year; the new thresholds for the remaining...

Resident withholding income and tax

Advice, Tax, Uncategorized

Resident withholding income includes interest and dividends. Generally, resident withholding tax (RWT) must be paid on it. If you’re a New Zealand tax resident earning income from interest and dividends from New Zealand bank accounts and investments, you will be...

Some common things businesses forget at tax time

Advice, Business, Tax

Running a business is a demanding job, so it’s no wonder owners lose track of crucial things at tax time, such as: Deducting entertainment expenses Dinner and lunch meetings with clients and customers are partially tax deductible. Keep your receipts and check in with...