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Here we are again approaching another Christmas, saying didn't this year go fast. Reminding ourselves to take time out and smell the roses, as we race through our busy lives. For me, that involves game fishing in the Far North of New Zealand, and I..
Read ArticleThere are some changes happening at GRA that we want to inform you about. After much deliberation, Janet Xuccoa, who has been a partner Gilligan Rowe & Associates for 14 years, is leaving to further her career in Australia. I’m sure you will join us..
Read ArticleThe utilisation of trusts for asset protection, estate planning and tax planning purposes has exploded over the last 20 years. I suspect many readers are currently trustees of trusts. I equally suspect that very few readers have read the Trustee Act 1956, which was essentially..
Read ArticleIn this blog I look at the tax implications of a New Zealander investing in property offshore. While there is much coverage of the implications of investing in property in NZ, there is less commentary on offshore investment. While many of the same rules apply,..
Read ArticleIf you have a spare bedroom or two at home, you may think about renting it out in order to generate some additional income. As you might expect, there are potential tax implications if you do so. The tax implications differ depending on the arrangement..
Read ArticleAfter several months considering over 250 submissions, the Finance and Expenditure Committee has reported back to Parliament on the loss ring-fencing rules. Reflecting the fact that the original draft was somewhat of a shambles, they have thrown that out and started again from scratch. Readers..
Read ArticleMatthew Gilligan recently ran a webinar with Real Estate Investar on tax changes, including loss ring-fencing, and you can watch the recording here. During the webinar, Matthew discusses the major NZ tax changes that are in the pipeline, including: The Tax Working Group's report •..
Read ArticleThe Tax Working Group's final report has been issued, and I give a quick assessment of the main points below. However, bear in mind that what the TWG have recommended and what Labour actually implement, are likely to be completely different. Headlines Capital Gains Tax..
Read ArticleI wrote about loss ring-fencing in my December article, and it is still a hot topic. With the rules to take effect from 1 April 2019 and the legislation still not finalised, there are a number of questions that remain. I address some of these using..
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