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Watchout For Email Scams
Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Be careful and watch out, there are two new email phishing scams that have been reported by the IRD do not reply to them, see below for more details.

First Scam Email:

"We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of NZD 54.90 under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 3-6 days in order to process it."

The link directs you to a fake Inland Revenue webpage.   The objective is to encourage visitors to enter their information. Anyone entering these details can have their personal banking identity stolen.

Second Email Scam:

"After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity, we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of 1288.50 NZ Dollars. Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 2-5 days in order to process it.

Click Here to submit your tax refund request

We wish you a Merry Christmas"

This email also links to a fake Inland Revenue website that aims to steal your' personal information.

What To Do:

If you receive any of these email do not follow the link or enter any personal information onto the site. You should forward the emails to phishing@ird.govt.nz and then delete them.

 



John Rowe
Director Business Accounting Services

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Kiwi Saver - Changes
Sunday, July 19, 2009

KiwiSaver is a voluntary, work-based savings initiative to help New Zealanders with their long-term saving for retirement.

It's designed to make it easy for people to get into the habit of saving regularly.

Effective from 1 April 2009, changes were made to the KiwiSaver Scheme.  These changes are:

  • The Compulsory Employer Contribution maximum has changed from 4% to 2%.
  • The maximum employee contribution rate has changed from 4% to 2% of the employees gross pay
  • The Default employee contribution rate at sign up time is now 2% (previously 4%)
  • The $40 annual subsidy fee ceases
  • Voluntary employer contributions will be liable for employer superannuation contribution tax.
  • Please contact us if you would like help to understand how these changes affect you personally and your business - if applicable.


    John Rowe
    Director Business Accounting Services

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