

ESCT & FBT changes from 1st April 2025
As of 1st April 25, employer superannuation contribution tax (ESCT) & FBT thresholds changed & calculation methods also changed.
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Apr 11 min read
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Avoid these five common mistakes this End of Tax Year
With the lead-up to the end of the financial year, it can feel like a whirlwind.
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Mar 41 min read
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Small Business Cashflow (Loan) Scheme coming to an end
IRD will be in touch with shortly to remind tax payers that the Small Business Cashflow (Loan) Scheme is reaching it's 5-year anniversary.
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Mar 41 min read
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Managing Tax Debt
We all know the importance of managing your tax obligations to Inland Revenue - it won't go away.
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Feb 171 min read
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Understanding Provisional Tax
Do you have a good understanding of the provisional tax system & how it affects your payments to Inland Revenue?
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Feb 41 min read
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Crypto assets and tax
Crypto 🪙 and Tax - it's a changing field.
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Feb 41 min read
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IRD: Full throttle on compliance
Inland Revenue released their overview report in December regarding their findings on the increased compliance work.
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Jan 281 min read
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Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) and Motor Vehicles
Do you provide a work vehicle 🛻 to staff or use one yourself as a business owner for private use?
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Dec 20, 20242 min read
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Finish the year right with these 5 financial must-do’s
Finding yourself juggling the to-do list as the year draws to a close, wrapping up operations while preparing for the year ahead?
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Dec 20, 20241 min read
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Sponsorship of community events and teams – is it tax deductible?
Building and sustaining your business brand identity can set you apart from competitors and helps to nurture trust.
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Dec 10, 20241 min read
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IRD and use of money interest
IRD charges Use of Money Interest on amounts outstanding to them. They do not want to be treated like a bank & would like to be paid on time
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Dec 10, 20242 min read
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December 2024 and January 2025 tax dates
As business owners, there's a lot to get through before you close the doors for the Christmas period.
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Dec 10, 20241 min read
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Farming - Have you thought about income equalisation?
If you run a farming, forestry, horticultural or aquaculture business, your income can take some hard knocks with seasonal peaks & troughs.
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Paying wages to your spouse - can you claim a tax deduction?
Are you running a business as a sole trader or partnership? Do you employ your spouse/civil union/de facto partner within that business?
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Resident withholding income and tax
Do you earn income from dividends or interest?
Does your business pay more than $5,000 in interest to investors?
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Giving gifts to clients (think about the tax)
The season of giving is fast approaching 🎁🎄
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Being canny with cash flow
The Christmas rush is fast approaching, it's time to stop and do a quick sanity check with your cash flow plan 🧐.
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Entertainment Expenses; Income Tax and GST
The rules and exemptions for entertainment expenses can be complex 🥴
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
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Christmas time and those tricky tax questions
Got a few too many things on your to-do list before Christmas? Take a moment to think if the festive season is covered.
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Nov 8, 20241 min read
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Keeping tax records
Are you in business or self-employed? Did you know you need to hold onto tax records for at least seven years?
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Oct 15, 20241 min read
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