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Over the years I have had wide-ranging conversations with clients about boarding services and how to qualify. The reason people wish to qualify as providing a boarding service is if the amount of income you receive falls below either the “weekly standard-cost” threshold or the..
Read ArticleHere we are in 2017 and the property lights are dimming again. We have low cash yields in Auckland, values are peaking out at the top of the cycle, sentiment is turning against property in barbecue conversations, with people complaining that property values are astronomically..
Read ArticleIt’s that time of year again and even for those who have been locked up for the last three months, the ability to get out and about for Christmas parties and lunches is back on the menu. But as a business owner, can you claim..
Read ArticleChristmas is always a time for celebration but in my book, it's also a time for reflection and some forward thinking. "What did the year bring and what will the New Year look like?" are often questions that cross my mind as I see one..
Read ArticleChristmas & New Year Public Holidays: Dept of Labour Guidelines For Employers
by John Rowe 03 Dec 09We have included some useful information from the Department of Labour (DOL), especially applicable to employers over the Christmas and New Year Period. You will find links to relevant guidelines and legislation below. So, what are the rules for the Christmas and New Year public..
Read ArticleMotor vehicle expenses are a common type of expense incurred across a wide range of businesses. It makes sense to claim vehicle expenses when preparing your tax return, but you need to ensure this is done accurately. In the modern world, the same vehicle is often..
Read ArticleIf you are migrating to New Zealand, one item you should add to the top of your ‘to do’ list is understanding the potential tax implications your migration may cause, not only in New Zealand but also in the country you are emigrating from. Your tax..
Read ArticleNew legal and regulatory requirements are slowing things down and costing people time and money, especially if they leave things to the last minute before involving their professional advisers. The following story illustrates. Recently, a client faced the problem of failing to obtain bank funding..
Read ArticleCould Your Trust be Wound Up Without You? Janet Xuccoa Interview by the National Business Review
by The Professional Trustee Team 31 Aug 12An Auckland family trust accountant is not surprised by moves to wind up the trusts of two fraudulent accounts, but says it is a rare move. JT Law's Jamie Grant has applied to the Wellington High Court to liquidate the TPS Asset Trust and TPS..
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