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TrustsAre trust structures still relevant?
Business owners ask this question often, and with good reason. With all the changes to New Zealand’s (NZ) trust laws and tax environment, it’s no wonder many of you are questioning whether these structures are still worth the effort. I see it all the time – business owners hanging onto outdated structures that stopped serving […]
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Money, Money, Money: Why having strong financial literacy matters more than ever for Kiwis
I think I speak for most Kiwis when I say money, money, money is most definitely not funny when you’re not living in the rich man’s world. It’s the complete opposite. It’s chaotic, and it’s stressful. Never in my life have I ever been so keen to keep my wallet shut and my belt tight, […]
Tax Updates: 29 October 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. Using the “Cost Method” for FIF’s If you have […]
Tax Updates: 21 October 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. The basis for calculating FamilyBoost payments has changed Inland […]
The blue deck chair: Putting a price on loyalty
In an unashamed take from Graham Norton, I intend to write a few stories called ‘the blue deck chair.’ You are free to pull the lever and flip my chair. So please send feedback, flip, or let me walk… Remember when we all jumped on the Flybuys bandwagon about thirty years ago? It seemed like […]
Power to the multigenerational work team!
In the 1960s and ’70s, hitting 65 was often seen as life’s finish line, with the average New Zealander expecting to live just a few years beyond retirement. Today, the landscape has changed considerably. We’ve significantly extended our longevity expectations, pushing the boundaries of what we consider ‘old age’ much further. Life expectancy has soared […]
