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BusinessTax Updates – 24th August
When an employee dies: what employers, executors and families need to know about tax The death of an employee is difficult enough for colleagues and family without the added complication of working out the tax treatment of any payments that follow. On 17 August 2026, Inland Revenue released Interpretation Statement IS 26/13, Income tax – […]
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Tax Updates 27 July
Getting a cashback payment from the Bank – Taxable or not? I’m a little surprised it has taken this long however finally IR has released a draft Question We’ve Been Asked (QWBA), reference PUB00504, addressing a question many mortgage holders have likely wondered about: is the cash incentive payment (also known as a cashback payment) […]
A game of ping pong with the IRD and the Bank
It’s Income Tax filing time, and many are now completing their returns for the year. As a client, you will see the finished product: a return, filed on time, numbers reconciled, nothing left out that shouldn’t be. What happens behind the scenes, however, is never really witnessed: the checking, the chasing, and the refusal to […]
“How do I pay less tax?”
This is the number one question New Zealand accountants hear from business owners. The good news is that the answer doesn’t involve loopholes or risky schemes – it starts with understanding the rules and making smart financial decisions throughout the year. 1. Claim every business expense you’re entitled to One of the easiest and most […]
Tax Updates: 29 June 2026
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]. It’s time for a tax rate update It’s that […]
Petrol prices are rising. Is your fringe benefit tax strategy ready?
If you’ve noticed the price board at your local petrol station creeping past numbers you’d once have considered unthinkable, you already know fuel costs are biting. Petrol prices are approaching $4 per litre, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and the pressure on both households and businesses shows no sign of easing. […]
