Living Outside of NZ But Have a Rental Property Here?
31 January 2018
IRD are paying close attention to the residency status of individuals who have left New Zealand but still have a dwelling here which they could
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Have a Family Member Living in Your Rental Property?
31 January 2018
If you have a family member or associated party living in your rental property, there are different tax rules that apply to this situation. Based
Thinking of Turning Your Home Into a Rental Property?
31 January 2018
There are a few things to consider before you jump in and make this happen. Ownership structure, tax implications and debt allocation are the main
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
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
