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Tax Due Dates Here is a basic tax calendar that most small businesses fit into. These Return Filing due dates are based on your balance date […]

2018 Provisional Tax Changes Some key changes have been made for the Provisional Tax Rules for tax years 2018 onwards. You will still need to pay […]

Provisional and Terminal Tax Meeting your income tax obligations during the tax year         The number of instalments you are required to make depends on the […]

PAYE If your income is from salary, wages, benefits or taxable pensions, your tax will automatically be deducted under the PAYE (pay as you earn) system. […]

Starting a business – registering for GST Goods and services tax (GST) is a tax on most goods and services in New Zealand. It also applies […]

Employee Deductions PAYE Deductions PAYE (pay as you earn) is the basic deduction made from an employees’ wages. It includes an ACC earners’ levy. PAYE deduction […]

Introduction There is always a lot of confusion around drawings versus salaries. Who wins is essentially based on your resective situation. Essentially there are three options. […]

What is a company? Persons engaged in business have a choice as to how they will establish their business. Options include carrying on business as a […]

Business Structures A quick overview on the 3 common types of business structures in New Zealand. Sole trader A sole trader is a person trading on […]

Budget 2010 removed depreciation deductions for most buildings from the start of the 2011–12 income year. At the same time the Government announced a review of […]

Introduction If you are registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) you must account regularly to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). The “accounting basis” is the […]

So you have decided or are thinking about being in business yourself. Or perhaps you have seen an existing business that takes your fancy and have […]