Jay Changlani is our Tax Manager - click on the below to read our latest articles

COMPANIES, SALARIES AND TAX AVOIDANCE
Folllowing on form our recent general introductions to tax avoidance, this week we are looking at the issue of tax avoidance is light of recent decisions by the Supreme Court. Read more

TAX AVOIDANCE - NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY
When tax schemes such as the Trinity Investments case arise... read more

WHAT IS FBT?
Today's aritcle goes back to basics to conside what FBT really is? Read More

FBT AND MOTOR VEHICLES - A FRIENDLY REMINDER
As we approach the summer holiday seasaon, it is timely to remind ourselfves of the requirements.. read more here

IS YOUR 'DONATION' A FRAUD?

From 1 April 2008, individuals have been able to claim a rebate on all charitable or other public benefit gifts... read more here

CASH IS KING
The Courts (and the IRD) are very clear about the punitive consequences of people being convicted of tax evasion. Read more here

FBT

Fringe Benefit Tax or FBT was introduced in NZ in 1985... read more here

GST REFUNDS

Who says we can claim GST refunds for everything? Read more here

PROPERTY INVESTORS

Are you ready for 1 April 2011? Read more here

 UK Pensions

UK Pensions - Are movements taxable income in New Zealand? Read More

Foreign Bank cards

Beware if you hold a foreign bank debit or debit card Read More

 Livestock Valuation - Rules are set to Change 

A llittle over two months ago the IRD issued and Officials  issue Paper Entitled "Herd Scheme Elections" Read More 

Can the IRD assess your tax returns which is more than four to five years old?

A taxpayer is required to keep all copies of tax records for a period of seven years  Read More

A stitch in time saves "Nein"! - November
A recent High Court case rules that the IRD not need accept late notices of Proposed Adjustment (NOPA) read more