We all like to control our environment. It makes us feel safe. The problem is we all seek to do that in our own way, and by default no one can ever control our environment to the extent that they might wish. If collectively we were successful there would be no uncertainly, no risk, no […]

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. Inland Revenue (IR) has issued two operational statements (OS) […]

While the tax cost of operating a business in New Zealand is an important consideration to ensure tax efficiency, if you intend to build a business of scale, there is much more to consider than just minimising tax. We have experienced an increasing number of new clients where the previous focus has only been on […]

My recent trip to Delhi offered me a firsthand look at India’s rapidly evolving economy and the subtle yet significant shifts in the everyday lives of its people. As one of the world’s fastest-growing large economies, India continues to command global attention, not just for its robust Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth and general macroeconomic […]

Recently, someone asked me what sparked my interest in becoming an accountant, and it gave me a moment to pause and reflect. Accounting isn’t always the career that people dream about as kids, but once you’re in it, you begin to see just how impactful and rewarding it can be. It wasn’t the career I […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #24: Buying, selling, flipping: Inside the property market with Tapere Hewett Property investment has always been about more than just buying and selling houses. It’s about creating opportunities, building wealth, and designing a financial future that breaks free from conventional thinking. In New Zealand’s property market, successful property flipping requires a […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #23: The future of AI in marketing with Steve Ballantyne The conversation around artificial intelligence in marketing is drowning in hysteria and sensationalism. Yet beneath the noise lies a profound opportunity for businesses willing to look beyond the headlines and embrace AI as what it truly is: a revolutionary creative tool […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #22: Career pivots & advice for buying or selling a business with Helane Mead When we think about business transformation, we often overlook the human stories behind successful enterprises. Yet these narratives contain the most valuable insights for anyone contemplating their next professional move or considering buying or selling a business. […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #21: Creating a premium skincare brand, RAAIE, with Katey Mandy When Katey Ellen Mandy returned to New Zealand after 15 years building beauty brands across London, New York, and Los Angeles, she never imagined that her family’s rewilded dairy farm would become the inspiration for a revolutionary skincare brand. Yet standing […]

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. Provisional tax use of money interest It was another […]

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. Land & GST change of use adjustments With nothing […]