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Buying Versus Leasing There are various pros and cons to each option, and much of it comes down to how often you like to change your vehicle, and whether the vehicle you want is within easy reach. If you choose to buy the vehicle, you can claim depreciation. There are no mileage limits, and once […]
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Views from the other side and secondary tariffs
This is the fourth article in my series about world trade and the impact of Trump tariffs on New Zealand (NZ) exporters and importers. To see the earlier three articles, please click here. In this article, I cover: Grounded in America If Air NZ had kept to their schedule, I would now be back in […]
Why change isn’t the problem, fear is…
There’s a revolution happening in the job market right now. Not the usual economic cycle bullshit, but something fundamental. The core requirement for staying relevant isn’t education or training anymore. It’s creativity, lateral thinking, and imagination, because now we have to outsmart Artificial Intelligence (AI). And to use AI effectively, you have to be really […]
How to find an adviser who will help you grow
Finding the right adviser is like dating – everyone looks good on paper, but the real test comes when you’re sitting across from them, trying to figure out if they get you. The wrong choice can cost you frustration, missed opportunities, and the nagging feeling that you’re speaking different languages. The challenge is that most […]
Tax Updates: 28 July 2025
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at [email protected]. Reduction in FBT interest rate Effective from the quarter […]
Tax Updates: 21 July 2025
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at [email protected]. QWBA on deductibility of ‘essential initial repairs’ Inland Revenue […]
