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"Just be honest mate and pay your tax" say tradies
A survey of Auckland tradespeople shows an Inland Revenue campaign highlighting cash jobs has hit home, with four in five believing they’ll get caught if they cheat on their taxes. The survey of nearly 420 tradies followed an advertising campaign in Auckland during April and May, with the message that tradespeople need to declare all their income, including cash, “or risk ...
TPP: What it means for small businesses
Negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement have concluded. The 12 Asia-Pacific countries involved account for 36 per cent of the global economy – but what does it mean for your business? If you export goods or services to Asia-Pacific countries, then you’re not alone. In 2014, TPP countries were the destination for 40 per cent of New Zealand’s goods ...
H&S - What does reasonably practicable mean?
Businesses must always consider first whether they can reasonably eliminate risks. If not they must take reasonably practicable steps to minimise risks under new health and safety laws that take effect next year. But what might this mean for your business? There is a lot of misinformation and confusion about what reasonably practicable means. It DOESN’T mean you have to: do everything humanly ...
Money - Where Does it all go?
(source: business.govt.nz) Tax and finance are essential parts of being in business. Getting them right can save you time and money, and ensure you comply with the law. After talking to small businesses like yours to understand where we can support you, we’ve created a new section called tax and finance. Our new content covers everything from payroll deductions to GST, with tips ...