As part of the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023 – 24 Multinational Tax and Remedial Matters) Bill, the trust tax rate will increase from 33% to 39% from 1 April 2024. The new tax rate may be cause for concern [read more...]
In recent times residential property investors have felt the weight of evolving tax policies and higher interest rates. However, with changes to interest deductibility and the bright-line rules in the coming financial year, there is appears to be a more [read more...]
The new National coalition government has decided to keep the “app tax” initiated by the previous Labour government in 2023. During election campaigning National had promised to reverse the change that would have seen GST imposed on accommodation and transportation [read more...]
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...]
Owning a residential rental property can be a lucrative investment, providing a steady stream of income for property owners as well as long term capital growth. However, when it comes to tax considerations, the type of rental income—short-term or long-term—can [read more...]
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...]
If you’re a business owner or taxpayer in New Zealand, you’ve likely encountered terms like ‘no GST’ and ‘zero-rated GST’ transactions. These terms refer to specific tax treatments under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system in New Zealand. In [read more...]
April 2024 update: some minor changes made, see here. Many not-for-profit organisations fall under the Tier 3 standard which is a specific set of accounting standards designed for smaller entities, usually organisations with relatively simple financial structures and limited resources. [read more...]
Depreciation is basically a reduction in the value of an asset over time. What this means for your business is that if you buy a substantial asset like a computer or a car, you can claim a certain amount of [read more...]
Taxes – there’s no avoiding them. But there are ways to reduce the amount you have to pay so that your business is more profitable. All it takes is some preparation, planning, and the advice of a good tax specialist. [read more...]
