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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 ...
Top Tips to Avoid Being Caught by Fraudsters
Online scammers and fraudsters use all kinds of tricks to steal from businesses. By taking sensible precautions you and your business can avoid becoming victims. Last year, almost $800,000 was lost from 35 small businesses that were the victims of cybercrime, according to NetSafe. That’s an average of $22,521 for each victim. Small businesses reported 309 incidents so far this year, compared ...
Changes to Property Rules
Property rules changed on 1 October 2015. If you’re buying or selling a New Zealand property, here’s what you need to know. This page provides information about property changes effective from 1 October 2015. Parliament is considering additional rules as part of the Taxation (Bright-line Test for Residential Land) Bill, which includes proposed "bright-line" property changes. You can find more information ...
TaxTalk Newsletter Oct / Nov 15
Cash deals aren’t tax-free income - The government uses taxpayers' money to pay for services we all need, such as healthcare, education, environmental protection and recreation. While most people pay the right amount of tax, IRD knows some people think they don't have to pay tax if they're paid in cash. By not declaring all their income, people who do un-taxed "cashies" ...
How to attract great summer staff
If you’re in tourism, retail, hospitality or horticulture, you’ll probably need extra help during the busy summer months ahead. Capture the best and the brightest of the summer talent pool – and stay compliant with employment laws and processes – with these seasonal hiring tips. Know what kind of help you need. Do you need fixed-term employees to work specific shifts all ...