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Disposal of Land – to be taxed or not to be taxed? Part four
This fourth article in a series of six, on the various land tax provisions contained within the Income Tax Act 2007 (“the Act”), will focus on the potential application of section CB 14 – Disposal: amount from land affected by change and not already in income. As a starting comment, and as a consequence of […]
Tax Updates: 15 August 2023
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 richard@gilshep.co.nz. Gifts – when will they be assessable income? Inland […]
Tax Updates: 4 August 2023
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 richard@gilshep.co.nz. FBT prescribed rate heads further north Of little surprise, […]
Tax Updates: 31 July 2023
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 richard@gilshep.co.nz. UOMI rates increasing again Understandable, I guess, when you […]
The “People” Factor
Two months ago, I attended the Winnow Software Masterclass together with CEOs and senior executives of the companies Winnow is associated with. Winnow is one of our long-standing clients, an investment vehicle for a small group of investors with diverse business backgrounds. I have been reflecting on my learnings from that day and have come […]