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Richard'sFirst Tax Bill of 2024 passed
On March 28, Royal Assent was given to the passing of the Taxation Bill (Annual Rates for 2023-24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters). The Bill enacted some welcomed changes, balanced with the unfortunate news for some that the trustee tax rate would increase to 39%, effective this April 1. I expect most of you will […]
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GSTV: Business fatigue during lockdown
Gilligan Sheppard’s Michael Vukcevic facilitates a discussion with Evana Lithgow (from Working Minds) and our own Bruce Sheppard. Optimism can be dangerous, but so can panic which tends to leave you in a situation where you do nothing…
Going to seed – start-up funding during Covid
The initial lockdown forced business to adapt, Gilligan Sheppard were not exempt. Capital raising for early stage / start-ups is always challenging at the best of times. During lockdown Gilligan Sheppard was engaged to raise capital for a start-up, Ora Pharm, a new business in the recently legal and regulated medicinal cannabis industry. Michael, a […]
Motivation when working from home
As I’m starting to feel a bit like a yoyo – working in the office, working from home, back in the office, then back to working from home again (you get the picture), I thought I would share some of my thoughts with you. I know there is a lot of positive stuff out there […]
Why read?
When was the last time you read a book? For me that was about four months ago… too long… I love reading. A bookstore is one of the coolest places in this impetuous society, simply because it always gives me a very quiet environment to pause and take a moment. It is a place that […]
Richard's August 2020 tax updates
Richard has had over 30 years’ experience with New Zealand and International taxation. His team provide services including: Q&A service for accountants Tax opinions IRD risk reviews and audits IRD arrears International tax advice Below are articles from Richard’s weekly email ‘A Week in Review’ over the last month. You can sign up for his […]