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Incurring expenses is an unavoidable fact of running a business. But which expenses can you claim tax deductions against and which don’t meet the tax-free criteria? Here’s our lowdown on which expenses you can claim against tax. Which business expenses can you claim deductions against? If your business expense is...

From 13 September 2023, the price of Xero Business plans in New Zealand is changing: Starter plans are increasing to $33 per month Standard plans are increasing to $71 per month Premium Plans are increasing to $94 per month Ultimate plans are increasing to $105 per month The price of...

Budget 2023 contained a few surprises, but the change to the tax trust rate wasn’t one of them. Being hinted at a few times, Grant Robertson lifted the tax trust rate from 33% to 39%, bringing it into alignment with the top personal income tax rate. This change is from...

What’s in this Budget for the Kiwi business owner? From trust taxes to apprenticeships, to avoiding a recession, we look at the items most likely to impact you. How will the latest Budget affect your business and your household? Here are some of the changes most likely to have an...

If you’re feeling uncertain about your next year of farming, you’re not alone. Farmer confidence is low, with more than 11% of respondents to a Federated Farmers survey expecting profit to drop over the next year. How you handle cash flow is important to suppliers and lenders, so even if...

What is Provisional Tax? Provisional tax is income tax paid in advance of the end of the financial year, or paid as you go. And, it’s important to get it right. We’ll help work out what’s best for you and your business. If you are an employee, your employer sorts...

New rules on GST invoicing apply from 1 April 2023. Make sure your business is ready to cope with the changes. Even though the new GST invoicing rules still allow ‘tax invoices’ to be issued after 1 April 2023, make sure you think about: Your accounts payable processes. Do...

New Zealand GST invoicing and record-keeping requirements apply from 1 April 2023. All businesses need to be aware of the changes to ensure their business processes can manage the new requirements. New rules modernising GST invoicing and record-keeping requirements apply from 1 April 2023. The key change is removing...

What are your business goals for the year ahead? Conducting a past-year review with an experienced advisor will provide valuable insights for this year's goal-setting. What will you do differently this year to enable your business to thrive? The beginning of a new calendar year is an excellent time to...