Jay Changlani is our Tax Manager - click on the below to read our latest articles
NON-RESIDENT BUSINESS GST HURDLE COULD BE REMOVED
On 23 April 2012, the Minister of Revenue, the Hon Peter Dunne.... Read More
RESIDUAL LAND SALE TAXABLE
Often land is acquired with dual purposes..... Read More
CHANGES TO LIVESTOCK VALUATION RULES
Last month the Government tightened livestock tax rules... Read More
DEEMED DIVIDENDS
We all know that dividends paid by a company to its shareholders are taxable...Read More
NATURAL LOVE & AFFECTION
The Sting in the tail.... Read More
GIFTING
To Gift or not to Gift - Gift duty was removed with effect from 1 October 2011...Read More
GST APPORTIONMENT RULES CLARIFIED
Prior to 1 April 2011, a GST registered purchaser was able to claim an input tax deduction...Read More
DEDUCTIBILITY OF BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES
The Income Tax Act 2007 contains rules which limit the deduction a person is allowed........Read More
AUSTRALIAN CONTRACT WORK - DO I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT MY TAX IN NZ
This can be tricky if you have a family home available in NZ and undertake business or contract work in Aussie - Read more
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