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Tax UpdatesTax Updates: 7 July 2025
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]. Inland Revenue (IR) has issued two operational statements (OS) […]
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What good is cheap debt on a truck if you have nothing to ship?
Within the coming months there will be a lot of discussion in the media about the macro-economic policy and direction of the country. They can be deceptive, as individuals in the media, politicians and policy advisors tend to discuss the outcomes of any particular action in average terms. Usually this is based on level 100 […]
One size does not fit all with business numbers
Available to business owners, are many services who advocate that numbers beyond historical end-of-year compliance is important for your business. Some providers will delve into why these are important citing profitability, cash flow management, ability to fund growth, keeping overheads under control, etc. Some of these will go further and offer book-keeping / virtual CFO […]
Richard's tax updates: May/June
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 […]
GSTV: Psychology & Employment
Addressing the need to be considerate during this time, our guests tackle a topic that should be foremost in our thinking… Guest panelists are psychologist Evana Lithgow from ‘Working Minds’ and employment lawyer Tess von Dadelszen from ‘Langton Hudson Butcher’ facilitated by Richard Ashby…
GSTV: Budget 2020
Join our panel discussion with CEO of Gilligan Sheppard, Bruce Sheppard, and Rebecca Thomas from Mint Asset Management – facilitated by tax specialist Richard Ashby. Here we talk about…
