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Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024
The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act) sets out the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. Changes to the the Act have been introduced through the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 that was passed on 17 December 2024. Summary of changes Enabling online bond lodgment Changes that relate to bond lodgments take effect immediately.Signatures are no longer required when lodging or topping ...
Tax Talk Newsletter Spring 2024
Common myths a trap for newcomers Running a business can be challenging, and dealing with taxes can add to the complexity. Here are some common myths that often confuse new entrepreneurs. Myth #1: Taking less out means less tax While the money you take out is considered income, it's not your taxable income. Taxes are based on your business profit, which is your sales ...
Start using standards for better business
In a nutshell, standards are the tools, codes, guides, specifications and parameters that offer best practice solutions for your business. With standards in place, everyone is on the same page within a given industry. Standards: set the benchmark for consistency and agreed good, safe practice. break down barriers to trade for the primary and manufacturing sectors and set specifications for the right ...
The Tenancy bond service is changing
Tenancy Services are changing the tenancy bond service so bond transactions can be quicker and easier for you. Broad changes to the tenancy bond service will be introduced over the coming months to make bond transactions more efficient. The changes will also give you greater visibility and control of your bond transactions. Tenancy Services will provide regular updates on this page to ...
Tax Talk Newsletter Winter 2024
“BUDGET 2024” - TAX POLICY ANNOUNCEMENTS Personal tax cuts confirmed in Budget 2024 The coalition government’s first budget has been delivered against the backdrop of a declining economy The much-anticipated detail of changes to personal tax thresholds have finally emerged. The government made no secret that tax relief was on the way f or New Zealanders, however, exactly what form those changes would ...