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In November 2023 I wrote a blog about the new GST rules being applied for Airbnb properties listed through online marketplaces. You can find this here.There has since been an update to this that will make life marginally simpler for those owners who are not..

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 we close in on summer, I thought it was worth highlighting a tax trap for bach owners who want to get some extra income by renting out the holiday home on Airbnb. Consider the following.Let us say that 30 years ago your parents formed..

Anyone who provides lodging or ride-sharing services through an online marketplace in New Zealand, such as Airbnb or Uber, will be affected by new Goods and Services Tax (GST) changes, which came into force on April 1, 2024. What is the new legislation?Prior to 1 April..

I 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..