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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 ...
Health and safety: Providing protective gear
If you provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to your workers, here’s how to stay compliant when new laws take effect in April 2016. As part of our ongoing series on the upcoming health and safety (H&S) reforms, this month the focus is on PPE. Before providing PPE, you should first consider if there are better ways of dealing with the risk. Can ...
TaxTalk Newsletter Aug / Sep 15
What employers need to know about KiwiSaver - As an employer, you play an important role in helping your employees save for their retirement. There are some things you must do and some things you should keep in mind about KiwiSaver for your employees. All employers must: offer KiwiSaver to all their employees who meet the eligibility rules give a copy of the ‘Your ...
Help shape your ACC levies
ACC’s annual levy public consultation process begins on 1 October this year, and for the first time features a website where people can submit their own ideas and also comment on proposals put forward by others. Read the full article here: http://www.acc.co.nz/news/WPC138508 ...