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In March the IRD announced proposed changes to the Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) tax regime, aiming to reduce the perceived deterrent effect the current rules may have on new migrants and returning New Zealanders. This article explains what you need to know. Why are changes being..
Read ArticleWith the trust tax rate expected to increase from 33% to 39% on 1 April 2024, now is the time to consider declaring dividends for any companies owned by trusts. Declaring a dividend before 31 March 2024 means there will only be 5% “top-up” tax payable..
Read ArticleImagine this: A few years ago, after careful saving and financial planning, you managed to buy an investment property. Your goal from the outset is to hold the property long term. You do some work to add value, and intend keeping it for many years..
Read ArticlePrior to the inception of the bright-line rule, it was relatively common practice to restructure the ownership of residential property to get better asset protection, estate planning and tax outcomes, or when circumstances changed. For example, you might convert an existing home to being a..
Read ArticleI want to close the year by highlighting a couple of positive developments in the GST rules – one that came into effect earlier in 2022, and one that is proposed to come into effect from next year.Earlier this year a long-standing issue that prevented..
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Thank you for the incredibly detailed assessment of the improvement discrepancies, all the considerations and the suggested course of action. You've made everything understandable and clear.
In all a good result, thank you very much for all your involvement Maggie, you've been wonderful to work with and certainly made my first home buying rodeo a lot smoother than it might otherwise have been!
Thanks again, I wouldn't be making such informed decisions without you!
- Ben Tong, November 2020
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