Taxation

As forewarned in our previous tax publications, the government has now passed the law which will restrict...

GST is a fantastic tax. In most situations, it is easy to comply with, it raises a lot of revenue, and...

With tightening rules on residential tenancies, people making greater use of flatmates and boarders to...

Many New Zealand companies have non-resident directors, and the taxation of payments to these directors...

In tax talk bites, we briefly comment on items of interest to readers.

How can I fix an error in my tax return? Can I just amend it in my next tax return?

Despite the passionate debate around taxation in recent months, overall Kiwis will actually pay a day’s...

In tax talk bites, we briefly comment on items of interest to readers.Inland Revenue to be closed from...

A classic example of this is a client of mine – Malcolm Brown. The first time I met Malcolm the thing...

A reader asks: “ There has been a huge amount of publicity and commentary about the Tax Working Group...

With 31 March approaching, now is the ideal time to consider tax issues and, where available, planning...

The Tax Working Group has released its final report of recommendations to the government. Most of the...

The Government has announced details of the new R&D tax incentive scheme that will be available from...

The Tax Working Group is due to report back to the government by the end of February, but this may be...

Welcome to Staples Rodway Tax Talk
In this edition we discuss:
Beware of the Grinch that Steals Christmas...

Tax pooling is a great tool that provides taxpayers with greater flexibility around provisional and terminal...

You may have heard recent news of various international regimes requiring the disclosure of financial...

A balanced Budget, mandatory Kiwisaver contributions, and an overhaul of the tax system are the key items...

It’s now official. The government is actively moving against property speculators and investors.

Tax Freedom Day marks the hypothetical day that New Zealanders stop working to pay the nation’s tax...

Don’t Scare The Horses!!
Budget 2018 has seen the government keep its promise of no new taxes, but...

Welcome to Staples Rodway Tax TalkIn this edition we discuss:The Resurrection Of The R&D Tax CreditResidential...

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Welcome to Staples Rodway Tax Talk
In this edition we discuss:
Overseas buyer restrictions on their way
Trusts...