Buying a Commercial Property?
31 January 2018
To get the best tax deductions available for depreciation on a commercial building fit-out you will need to: Have an independent valuer prepare a fit-out
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What is a Dividend?
31 January 2018
Many people have asked us “What is a dividend?” In short, a dividend is an allocation of profits from a company to its shareholders. In
Repairs On a Rental Property – Are They An Expense or Improvement?
31 January 2018
You are only allowed a deduction for repairs and maintenance where the expenditure is required to maintain an asset in the condition it was initially
Advertising and Commission Costs When Selling a Rental Property
31 January 2018
If you pay costs to advertise the sale of your rental property, these are not claimable as an expense but will come off the sale
Should I Spend More Money to Save Tax?
31 January 2018
People often ask us if it’s a good idea to spend money to save tax. The idea is by creating additional expense the business can
Kiwitax Vehicle Log Books – Available Free to Clients
31 January 2018
Keeping a vehicle log book to record vehicle use is essential for ensuring an accurate expense claim. To help make this process a little
Making Major Repairs or Improvements to Rental Property?
31 January 2018
If you are thinking about or are in the process of making large scale repairs and/or improvements to your rental property there may be tax
Ensuring Continuity of Rental Property Expense Claims
31 January 2018
If your rental property is untenanted and you’re taking the opportunity to do some repairs and maintenance do ensure the property remains available to rent
Tips For Buying a Rental That Needs Maintenance
31 January 2018
Often people buy a rental property that needs a bit of work done to it – they then get the keys and undertake repairs and
Travel To Your Rental Property & The ‘Cost’ Of Your Labour
31 January 2018
For our Rental Property clients to make the most of their tax deductible mileage claims you need to keep a record of your rental-related travel.
Leased Buildings & Broken Windows – Who Pays?
30 January 2018
An interesting heads up for anyone leasing a building and for building owners.. Recently a mower launched a large rock through one of our windows
Understanding Current Accounts
30 January 2018
One topic clients are often confused about is current accounts and we’re often asked to explain how these work. What are current accounts? They are
