COVID-19: Omicron Outbreak Financial Support
22 February 2022
The government has announced new financial support for businesses affected by the Omicron outbreak: New Covid Support Payment Top Up Loan available under the Small
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Traffic Light Transition Payment & Covid-19 Financial Support for Businesses – December 2021
16 December 2021
Now that New Zealand has transitioned to the Covid-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) a number of changes have been applied to the financial support
Changes to Claiming Interest Against Rental Property Income
7 December 2021
UPDATE 10/3/2024: There has been an announcement about changes to interest deductibility, bringing forward and increasing the rate of deductibility. Financial year ending 31
What is Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & Anti-Money Laundering (AML)?
7 October 2021
The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 requires Reporting Entities (Such as Kiwitax) to put preventative measures in place to help
Further Covid-19 Business Support Packages – September & October 2021
13 September 2021
The government have announced further financial support available for businesses impacted by the alert level increase which started on 17 August. You can apply for
How to show your Revenue Drop for Covid-19 Wage Subsidy or the Resurgence Support Payment
24 August 2021
We’ve had a number of customers asking how they can check and produce evidence to help them apply for the Covid-19 Wage Subsidy or Resurgence
Covid-19 Business Support Packages – August 2021
18 August 2021
*Note* this article relates to Covid-19 Support packages which were available in August 2021. Check out this article for packages available in September 2021. The
IRD Shining a Light on Bright-line Grey Areas
5 July 2021
If you’ve seen the news from IRD recently, they’ve been focussing on and highlighting issues with compliance around the bright-line. If you aren’t sure what
7 July – How to Gain a Time Extension On Your Income Tax Return
31 May 2021
If you’re in business or have rental properties with taxable activity prior to 1 April, your income tax return must be filed with IRD by
Xero Price Increase – September 2021
27 May 2021
Xero have just announced a price increase to their plans. “From 23 September 2021, the price of Xero plans in NZ are changing: Starter plans
Mar 2021 – Rental Property Tax Changes Update
23 March 2021
With todays announcement from the Minister of Finance, the government has announced significant proposed changes for residential property acquired on or after 27 March 2021.
2021 End Of Financial Year Checklists
22 March 2021
The end of the financial year can be a confusing time so we’re trying to make it easier with our 2021 end of financial year