R&D and Capability Funding
23 January 2020
New Zealand businesses have a number of funding opportunities available to help support their research and development (R&D) activities and business capability development. Checkout
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5 signs that it is time to switch accountants
19 January 2020
Wondering if it is time to switch accountants? Anyone who’s been in business knows how important it is to have a skilled and experienced accountant keeping
How to find the perfect accountant for your business
19 January 2020
Finding the perfect accountant for your business is about as important as finding the right employee. A bad match can become a significant cost burden
How easy is it to switch accountants?
19 January 2020
A regular comment we hear when discussing how easy it is to switch accountants with prospective clients is “It seems like such a hassle to
Find Your Success with a Kiwitax Business Coach
3 October 2019
Over the last 12 months we have been busy developing a business improvement service offering for our clients. Our Business Coaches have been drawing on our
Updates to GST on Low Value Imported Goods
8 August 2019
Inland Revenue have announced some changes to GST on low value imported goods. From 1 December 2019 GST will be charged to consumers on their
Ring-Fencing Losses – Everything Smart Property Investors Need To Know
7 April 2019
Not only have residential investors recently been hit with the extended 5-year bright-line test and insulation standards, new ring-fencing rules will mean residential rental
End of Financial Year – A Quick To Do List
31 March 2019
With the end of the financial year coming up (on 31 March) now’s a good time to do a bit of preparation work towards having
Withholding Tax Payers – You’re Probably Due a Refund!
26 June 2018
If you’re a self-employed contractor (for example) who has withholding tax deducted from your income then you are required by Inland Revenue to file an
AirBnB – What You Should Know
26 June 2018
Using AirBnB and similar platforms to rent a spare room, sleep out or holiday home has become increasingly popular and it’s important to understand the
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies – How to Tax?
24 April 2018
Inland Revenue has recently given an update on its thinking on how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies should be dealt with from a tax perspective. Inland
Extension To The Bright-Line Test
23 April 2018
From 29 March 2018 the bright-line test for residential property has been extended from 2-years to 5-years. This means any Capital Gains on the sale
