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You might remember the articles we shared in November 2023 and October 2024, discussing the GST changes for all Airbnb properties effective from 1 April 2024. As we’ve been working through clients’ 2025 financial statements, we’ve come across a few unexpected issues that are worth highlighting.When..

As an insurance adviser and a property investor, I’ve often felt like a circus performer, juggling every dollar amidst soaring interest rates. Life's unpredictability remains the one constant through it all.The ACC Reality CheckMany perceive the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) as a beacon. However, contrary..

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..

There are several ways a company can allocate the profits from the business to the shareholders – salary, drawings or dividends. However, clients are often uncertain about which option works better. If you need a reminder about the difference between salary and drawings, have a read..

New Zealand's inflation has come in hotter than expected, catching economists and mortgage holders off guard. The latest CPI data shows annual inflation at 3.1% for the year ending December 2025, which is above the Reserve Bank's target range and significantly higher than forecasted. This unexpected..

No matter what business you are in (property investment, self-employed, salaried, or retired), health insurance should be part of your risk mitigation strategy. Consider this question: How much would you pay to live for an extra year? If you are diagnosed with serious illness, the..

For many of our clients, the most confusing and most-often discussed type of tax is provisional tax. (For background on the different types of tax that we have to deal with on a regular basis, have a look at our March 2022 blog.)What is provisional tax?Provisional..

Those of you who are knowledgeable about the NZ mortgage landscape may have heard in the past about Resimac’s Specialist Investor Product. This offered a great longer-term solution for those who wanted to hold investment properties but couldn’t meet overly cautious bank affordability criteria.While this..

Going out on your own is exciting, but it also comes with some harsh tax realities. Unfortunately, these can be unexpected, especially when you're entering your first year of self-employment. One very helpful piece of tax policy for new small-business owners in New Zealand is the..