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The way people work has transformed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to an increase in remote work, including cross-border arrangements. This shift benefits employers by expanding the talent pool and employees by offering a better work-life balance, eliminating long commutes, and providing more flexibility. However, it’s crucial to be aware that working across borders can result in tax responsibilities for both employers and employees. These obligations may be unclear…  Read more

Depending on the nature of your business, you may have workers who are employees or contractors, or you may have both. Each has their merits, but it’s important to review which are which in order to meet your tax obligations. When you have an employee, you must withhold income tax as well as report on additional benefits. Contractors generally look after their own tax obligations but in some cases employers…  Read more

This content was originally created by Smartly Payroll. The end of financial year (EOFY) is an important time to be on top of all things payroll, and we know it can be a stressful time for Kiwi business owners. To help you feel confident with the upcoming changes and requirements, Smartly have pulled together everything you need to know including: An overview of changes to legislation Processing your final pay…  Read more

With financial year end coming up soon, now is a good time to tidy up the books and review. But it shouldn’t just be about the numbers, it’s also a good time for a mental health check-in for staff and yourself. To help you out, Xero has put together some handy resources, like webinars, a tax calendar, tools for wellbeing and more. Keep reading to make sure your business is…  Read more

  COVID-19 forced more than 40% of the workforce in New Zealand, in every industry, to work from home during lockdown.  And according to Infometrics senior economist Brad Olsen, remote working is likely to be a key change for post-pandemic New Zealand with 36% of the workforce continuing to work from home in level 1.  Having experienced working from home during lockdown, many workers are now taking a split approach…  Read more

The end of year parties have started and the Christmas tree is up. 2020 is, finally, nearly over. However, before you open the champagne, have you made your staffing plans for the holiday season? Many of you will have your annual closedown. If you are part of the hospitality or tourism industry you will likely be hoping to make the most of the holiday season to make up for income…  Read more