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Money Week 5 - 11 September
The aim of Money Week is to get New Zealanders talking about how to get ahead with their money. This year IRD have involved by linking employees and customers with the resources available to help them get ahead. Maximise your opportunity: are you getting all you can from KiwiSaver? Are you contributing $1,043 each year to get the $521 member tax ...
Resigning as a trustee of a trust
Trustees are personally liable for the tax obligations of the trust. If a trustee resigns as trustee of a trust they must let IRD know in writing, as soon as possible following the resignation, so IRD can update their records.If a trustee resigns and doesn't let IRD know, IRD will still recognise them as a trustee which makes them liable ...
Donate to Italian Earthquake Tragedy
Would you like to help the Italian Fire Department in their service to the regions affected by the Earthquake? The Italian Fire Department is working tirelessly in regions affected by the disaster. This campaign is assisting the fire department and recovery efforts by providing gloves and refreshments to the emergency services personnel on the ground. Visit campaign: https://www.youcaring.com/vigili-del-fuoco-632271 Or simply donate: We extend our sympathies ...
H&S: How to fight workplace fatigue
Being tired on the job is a health and safety issue many businesses have to grapple with, says a world authority on worker fatigue. “Fatigue is just another hazard,” says Professor Drew Dawson, director of the Appleton Institute at the Central Queensland University. “Businesses need to be aware that the effects of fatigue on performance are similar to the effects of alcohol. ...
Fringe benefit tax and work-related vehicles
Fringe benefit tax (FBT) doesn’t apply on days where a motor vehicle qualifies to be a work-related vehicle. To qualify, all of the following conditions must be met: the principal design of the vehicle isn’t for carrying passengers the exterior of the vehicle permanently and prominently displays business signage employees are notified in writing that the vehicle is available only for travel between ...