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The healthy homes standards, which became law on 1 July 2019, introduced minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught...
People who are buying and selling properties for profit are being warned they could get a tax bill, even if they hold the house for longer than two years - and even if they have lived in it...
Contracting or freelancing requires you to wear a lot of hats. Relationship-building, keeping track of your time, marketing your skills and actually doing the work. But one of your priorities...
In today's digital times, you're probably used to having unrivalled access to your financial numbers, key performance indicators (KPIs) and cashflow metrics. Without good bookkeeping, the speed and...
When you’re starting out as a small business owner, the temptation is to go DIY with your accounting. Hiring a professional accountant or tax adviser costs money and that’s an overhead...
What do the latest changes mean for small business owners with trusts in New Zealand?
Starting from the 2024/25 income year (1 April 2024), the tax rate for trustee income has increased from 33% to...
With political changes and an economic slowdown to contend with, we're in pretty unpredictable waters. Here are some tips on managing your team in times of uncertainty:
Support staff wellbeing
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Does the minimum wage increase affect you? Make sure your payroll systems are updated now.
- The adult minimum wage increased to $23.15 per hour on 1 April.
- The starting-out and training minimum...
Inland Revenue determines each year’s herd scheme values (National Average Market Values or NAMV) by reviewing the livestock market.
The herd values for dairy this year have seen a very small...
If you received a Small Business Cashflow Loan (SBCS), is your repayment plan on track?
The scheme was launched to assist eligible small-to-medium businesses adversely affected by COVID-19. A...
The New Zealand government has unveiled its 2024 Budget with a core election promise delivered regarding tax relief of $2.57b through bracket adjustments.
With an adjustment to income brackets, tax...
Starting a business can be a challenging experience, especially when it comes to managing your numbers and staying on top of your financial management.
Unless you’ve got some experience in...