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Working from home (aka WFH) opens many possibilities for how businesses can work and structure themselves. Unlike traditional work patterns, this approach has limitations and has had a significant impact on both organisations and individuals. When working remotely, every job is different, but some key strategies can help anyone work from home more effectively while achieving […]

This fifth 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 13 – Disposal: amount from major development or division and not already in income. As a starting comment and as a consequence of […]

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. Election on the horizon It’s now less than a […]

As I am prone to do customarily, I comment on politics – one of the three things one should never comment on because you will always piss someone off. So here goes! New Zealand is set to vote on two key issues: The political landscape, MMP and the confusion of quite basic choices Nothing much […]

I have been watching the growth of Gilligan Sheppard from the other side of the world since 2019. This was the year the Talent Secondment Programme (temporary work placement) was introduced, and I was instantly curious about it. Unfortunately, Covid put the programme on pause, but I continued to follow the firm on social media […]