Author: Amy Lam

GST & Unit Title Bodies Corporate (UTBC)

  The IRD has recently published an interpretation statement (IS 23/08) to provide guidance on how GST applies to different transactions between a unit title body corporate, its members, and third-party suppliers. A UTBC is a separate legal entity to [read more...]

Guide to deductible and non-deductible expenses for residential rental properties

If you own a rental property, it is important to understand what expenses are deductible to help lower your tax burden. Deductible expenses Generally, for an expense to be deductible, it needs to be incurred in generating the rental income [read more...]

Guide to Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)

Fringe benefit tax (FBT) is tax payable on non-cash benefits provided to employees including shareholder employees. It is separate to income tax and charged according to the taxable value of the fringe benefits provided. Employers can make a deduction on [read more...]