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Contractors vs employees: Key considerations and calculations

Posted by Andrew Millington
on May 30, 2025

With the news in the Budget 2025 that KiwiSaver employer contribution rates are to be increased to 4% from 1 April 2026, it’s worthwhile considering how this impacts an equivalent salary calculation for comparing employees with contractors. While contractors can offer flexibility, [read more...]

Cross-border and remote workers tax changes

Posted by Maria Burcher
on January 18, 2024

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 [read more...]

What is a fractional accounting team?

Posted by Andrew Millington
on May 12, 2023

A fractional accounting team or fractional accountant, is a finance department or professional that works on a part-time, retainer, or contract basis. They bring the experience and expertise of a high-level accounting team to your business – without the cost [read more...]

Contractor vs employee: employment and tax implications

Posted by Helen Willis
on April 4, 2023

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. [read more...]

Guide to end of financial year payroll for 2023

Posted by The Accounting Hub
on March 13, 2023

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 [read more...]

Guide to Agreed Upon Procedures

Posted by Maria Burcher
on June 16, 2022

What are “Agreed Upon Procedures” and can they be useful for your business, community organisation or body corporate? What are Agreed Upon Procedures? Agreed Upon Procedures (AUPs) are a type of an engagement where a practitioner is hired to test [read more...]

Companies Office annual return requirements: more than you may think

Posted by Helen Willis
on April 8, 2022

You’d be forgiven for believing you had met your Companies Office requirements when you file your annual return every year. The fact is, that updating the names and address of any shareholder or directors for your company does not fulfil [read more...]

End of financial year check up for your business

Posted by The Accounting Hub
on February 25, 2022

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 [read more...]

How to build a business you can sell

Posted by The Accounting Hub
on April 29, 2021

Many entrepreneurs start their business with the goal of earning an income for themselves, but they often think of the business only in terms of them running it. In truth, there is a huge benefit to starting a business either [read more...]

3 holiday season tips for employers

Posted by The Accounting Hub
on December 18, 2020

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 [read more...]