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Sending Post dated cheques to IRD
At Inland Revenue they’re working on ways to reduce the numbers of cheques they issue for refunds and accept for payment. They’re doing this because from March 2020 the systems to handle cheques will no longer be supported. The banking sector is in a similar situation. From February 2019 they intend to no longer accept post-dated cheques as a method of ...
ACC refunds: Do you qualify?
About 300,000 business customers were charged incorrect ACC levies since 2002. Here’s how you can find out whether you’re one of them. Are you owed a refund? If you were in your first year of self-employment between 2002 and 2017, or paid provisional ACC levies after ceasing trading, ACC may owe you a refund. ACC expects to refund around $100 million to approximately ...
Hiring your first employee
Hiring your first employee is a big milestone, which can make a huge difference for your business. A lot can also go wrong. Here are some tips to help you get the right person for the job. When to hire: think ahead Hiring your first employee is a big decision , and it’s a real milestone for any business. If managed well, ...
Claiming Home Office Expenses
IRD have produced an Infographic giving guidance as to how much you can claim of Home Office expenses if you operate your business from home. See below. ...
How to keep your website safe
Small businesses often rely on their websites to bring them business. It’s really important to protect your website so it can’t be compromised. Tips to protect your website Your business website is one of your greatest assets, and if it’s compromised it can be really disruptive to business. CERT NZ has some tips on what you can do to protect your website, ...