The Business Advisory Blog

The Business Advisory Blog

Insight, news and updates from Alliott NZ Chartered Accountants, Auckland New Zealand. The views expressed here are the views of the author and should be discussed in further detail should an article be relevant to your individual circumstances.

While every effort has been made to provide valuable, useful information in this publication, this firm and any related suppliers or associated companies accept no responsibility or any form of liability from reliance upon or use of its contents. Any suggestions should be considered carefully within your own particular circumstances, as they are intended as general information only.

assets
Access the new Investment Boost via Xero
How businesses can use Xero’s fixed asset feature to help claim the Investment Boost government deduction.
29 September 2025 Read More
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Investment Boost Update
New Zealand’s Investment Boost: what it is, what the benefits are and what businesses should know about claiming it.
17 September 2025 Read More
assets
Claiming the Investment Boost
Businesses can claim the Investment Boost in their income tax return for the year they buy a new business asset.
28 July 2025 Read More
business
NZ Tax Planning Checklist 2024
With actions you can take now to maximise tax deductions before 31 March, see our useful checklist.
22 March 2024 Read More
deductions
NZ Trust Tax Rate update
NZ's Finance and Expenditure Committee has recommended changes in relation to Trusts, which we outline.
18 March 2024 Read More
deductions
Interest deductibility on property investments
New law expected: Deduct 60% of property interest in the year to 31 March 2024.
12 February 2024 Read More
deductions
Tax treatment of NZ property investors
There will be plenty of changes as the year progresses — we outline some of the key ones to watch now.
31 January 2024 Read More
budget
NZ Mini Budget Tax Takes
Yesterday, Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivered her “mini budget”. We look at the key tax takes.
21 December 2023 Read More
assets
Tax for Short Stay Accommodation
The NZ short-stay accommodation market is poised for a resurgence, but there are tax issues that need consideration.
29 May 2023 Read More
cash flow
Tricky tax questions at Christmas time
Here are some answers to common tax questions at this time of year.
05 December 2022 Read More
construction
Tax Rules Changes for NZ Residential Investment Property
Legislation has been enacted in New Zealand pertaining to changes in interest deductibility and Brightline Rules for residential investment properties.
13 April 2022 Read More
deductions
NZ 2022 Year-End Tax Checklist
There are actions you can take now to maximise tax deductions. We’ve provided a useful checklist of tax deductions available for you to consider.
30 March 2022 Read More
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07 October 2025 Read More