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Tax UpdatesTax Updates: 29 July 2024
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. GST drafting error identified Have you been surprised by […]
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Chinese tax resident?
At the end of 2018, China amended its individual income tax law, effective from 1 January 2019. The new tax law stipulates that Chinese tax residents are required to pay tax to China on their worldwide income. Who is a Chinese tax resident? According to the new Personal Income Tax Law, tax residents comprise the […]
Richard's October 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 […]
Delinked? Fear not…
If you are a client of ours and have received a letter or email from the IRD advising that you are delinked from the Bruce Sheppard agency, please ignore it. We are moving you from the Bruce Sheppard IRD agency list to the Gilligan Sheppard Limited IRD agency list. It is only a name change […]
Managing our debts
I was recently listening to the audio book ‘Game of Thrones’ and the saying “A Lannister always pays his debts.” struck me and reminded me of the incidents of two entities: both were from overseas, both engaged New Zealand professional services and both neglected to manage their debts. It was so easy walking into an office having a lengthy talk […]
Decision 2020 – average or inspirational?
Ardern would have you believe this is the Covid election. Collins would agree and say it is the Covid mismanagement election. But like all elections, it’s about the future you want. Here’s the rub… neither party is portraying any clear strategy for what future they want to deliver tangibly. Build more schools, roads, turn us […]
