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Written by Greg Millar on April 6th, 2021.
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Real estate operators claiming private expenses, but not keeping logbooks or other business records to support a deduction, are on the IRD's radar.
Written by Vanessa Williams on March 17th, 2020.
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The New Zealand Government has announced a $12.1billion business continuity package aimed at assisting businesses through the COVID-19 situation. The largest element of the package is the delivery of $5.1billion in wage subsidies to businesses and the delivery of support for workers needing to self-isolate, delivered through the Ministry of Social Development.
Written by Greg Millar on December 2nd, 2019.
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From the 2019-20 income year onward, new rules apply to deductions claimed for residential properties.
Written by Greg Millar on November 13th, 2017.
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NZ IRD highlight the steps to work out the type of repair and maintenance costs of the leaky building (as a rental property) and whether you can claim them as a deduction.
Written by Rose McNair on March 23rd, 2017.
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Here at Alliotts it’s been a good few weeks of everyone working diligently to ensure our clients are all geared up for financial year end. Therefore it might be apt to say this month’s article is a little light given the seriousness of this time of year.
Written by Vanessa Williams on November 9th, 2016.
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On the countdown to Christmas, use our entertainment deductibility table to make sure you get your business entertainment expenses right this year. Download your free copy.
Written by Anthony McIlroy on October 6th, 2016.
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In essence, providing food and wine gifts are only 50% deductible. Historically there has been ambiguity around this but as of 1 September 2016 it is definitely only 50%. (This is of particular relevance to real estate agents.)
Written by Vanessa Williams on March 17th, 2016.
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The standard year end for New Zealand businesses is upon us, occurring at the end of this month. There are actions you can take now to maximise tax deductions prior to this date.
Written by Vanessa Williams on March 7th, 2016.
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The Inland Revenue have recently reiterated their communication on this topic and recommended any GST input claims be processed in the next GST return to be filed.
Written by Greg Millar on September 4th, 2015.
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The main feature of this Bill is the proposed new objective bright-line test for land sales which will impose income tax on any gains from residential property acquired and disposed of within two years. An exception is provided where the disposal is of a person’s “main home” as defined. The bill essentially follows the proposal in the issues paper with some refinement based on submissions.
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