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Can I Claim Tax Deductions for Fixing Up Something I Just Bought?
Imagine you just bought a second-hand bike. It’s a bit rusty, the tyres are flat, and the brakes don’t work. Before you can ride it to school, you need to fix it up. Now, let’s pretend you’re running a business, and instead of a bike, you bought a big machine, a building, or even a rental house. You spend money fixing it so you can use it for your business. The big question is: Can you claim those repair costs as a tax deduction?
Aug 20


Simplifying requirements around family trusts
Find out what’s changed and why the process is easier.
Jul 31


Changes to KiwiSaver: how to get your business ready
Budget 2025 introduced changes to the contributions and rates for KiwiSaver. Find out the impact for your employees, your payroll and your cashflow position.
Jul 16


Key Tax Announcements from Budget 2025 – What You Need to Know
Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivered the Government’s “growth-focused” 2025 Budget this week, unveiling a raft of tax-related changes aimed at boosting investment, infrastructure, and long-term productivity.
May 29


Introducing Investment Boost...
The Government has introduced a new tax deduction called Investment Boost, aimed at encouraging New Zealand businesses to invest in new capital assets.
May 29


Manage Provisional Tax with More Flexibility – Ask Us About Tax Traders
Paying provisional tax doesn’t have to be stressful or rigid. With Tax Traders, you get greater control, flexibility, and cost savings—all while staying fully compliant with Inland Revenue (IR).
May 22


Understanding the Use of Money Interest (UOMI) System
You may be subject to use of money interest (UOMI) if you don’t pay your tax, pay late or underpay. Make sure you have a broad idea of your likely tax commitments in advance. We are here to help.
May 21


IR uncovers $150m undeclared tax
Inland Revenue (IR) has uncovered over $153 million in undeclared GST and income tax from the property sector in just the first nine months of the current financial year — nearly matching the $156.8 million total for the entire previous year.
May 21


Is Asbestos Removal Tax Deductible in NZ? Here's What You Need to Know
A commercial landlord company is asked by its tenant to remove asbestos as a condition for renewing the lease. The big question is — can the cost of asbestos removal be claimed as a tax deduction?
May 21


Wage Theft Now a Criminal Offence in New Zealand
The Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Act 2025, which came into force in March 2025 amends the Crimes Act 1961, making it a criminal offence for employers to intentionally withhold wages or other monetary entitlements from employees without a reasonable excuse.
May 21


Tax Debt on the Rise as Inland Revenue Increases Scrutiny, Survey Finds
A new survey by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and Tax Management New Zealand (TMNZ) has revealed that ...
Feb 12


Tax dates for January 2025
Plan ahead this holidays and make sure they are not spoiled by erratic cash flow and unexpected tax obligations.
Dec 17, 2024


Inland Revenue Update on Compliance Efforts
Inland Revenue has shared insights into the first three months of its enhanced compliance initiatives, funded by this year’s budget.
Dec 11, 2024


Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed
Working for yourself or running your own business? Setup robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important t
Aug 27, 2024


New NZ Tax Thresholds
The Government is making changes to personal income tax thresholds from 31 July, 2024. These changes may affect your business if you employ
Jul 23, 2024


Tax at a Glance
The Government is delivering on its commitment to tax relief: Tax relief in Budget 2024 will let hard-working New Zealanders keep more of...
Jul 23, 2024


Inland Revenue funding used to support compliance
Inland Revenue (IR) has outlined how it will be using the $29 million allocated for compliance in this year’s Budget, targeting those...
Jul 23, 2024


Budget Summary for Small Business Owners with Trusts in 2024
From 1 April 2024, trustee income tax rises to 39%. Trusts earning <$10,000/year and certain special trusts stay at 33%. Inland Revenue clar
Jul 18, 2024


Scam alert: It's tax season and scammers know it
CERT NZ and Inland Revenue urge New Zealanders to watch out for tax-related scams. As the financial year has just ended, Inland Revenue...
May 7, 2024


Tax planning helps you do more with your money
Tax planning is a strategic approach to managing your business’ financial affairs, with the aim of legally minimising your tax liability....
May 7, 2024
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