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We are still here for you - COVID-19

This is to let you know how we will continue to serve you and meet your Tax & Accountancy requirements during this challenging time. We will still be able to take calls from you as we will be working from home and we will be answering emails as quickly as we can.

Due to the Government restrictions, our physical offices will be closed until further notice.

You can continue to email us your records as attachments and we will acknowledge receipt of these.

At this stage, we are not aware of any provision to defer getting your Tax Returns filed however when we do hear of anything like this we will let you know.

Please rely on the .govt.nz websites for information rather than social media and hearsay.

We refer you to the following sources of Information that may assist you in the times ahead.

Here is the official Government website with information relating to Covid-19. You will find a lot of helpful information here:
https://covid19.govt.nz/

Government Subsidies
This website is where you can apply for the wages subsidy for Employers;
https://services.workandincome.govt.nz/ess/employer_applications/new

This website is where you can apply for the wage subsidy for Self-Employed;
https://services.workandincome.govt.nz/ess/trader_applications/new

Please ensure that you read the terms and conditions of this Wage subsidy on the link below:
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/online-services/covid-19/wage-subsidy-declaration.html

And, these terms and conditions for the Leave Subsidy:
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/online-services/covid-19/leave-payment-declaration.html

Information from IRD about Covid-19
https://www.ird.govt.nz/covid19

Information on Leave and Self Isolation support
https://www.employment.govt.nz/leave-and-holidays/other-types-of-leave/coronavirus-workplace/leave-payment/

Keep an eye on these Government websites as well:
www.business.govt.nz
www.beehive.govt.nz

Here is a link to the Essential Services List provided by the Government:
https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/essential-services-list.pdf


In the meantime, please look after yourselves and your friends and families and remember we are all going through this together. Also, please try to share a smile with those you do see! We do know it is tough and a smile in tough times will make everyone feel a tiny bit better!