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Christmas 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..
Read ArticleAfter the Covid-19 announcement today, all our staff will be working from home. We are well set up to do this, and our business will operate as per usual, with the following changes:All meetings will be by phone or SkypeAll events will be held onlineWe..
Read ArticleThe bad news is that we find ourselves in Level 4 once again. The good news is that there is plenty of support available if your business is negatively impacted due to the lockdown. First and foremost, however, we hope you and your family are safe..
Read ArticleFollowing the latest changes in alert levels in Auckland and across the country, there are now new government support packages available. These are on top of the support that is already in place such as the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme and Small Business Cash Flow..
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