CLIENT NEWSLETTER – SUMMER 2018/2019

Christmas close down period

We are closing for the Christmas break on Friday the 21^st of December 2018 at midday and re opening on Monday the 14^th of January 2019. 

We wish you a safe and happy holiday season and a Happy New Year.

Is your Christmas Spirit Tax Deductible? 

A reminder of the entertainment and FBT rules

Christmas is fast approaching and so is the time that businesses may reward customers and staff with Xmas functions and Xmas gifts. This article considers the deductibility of these expenses. Click here to read more 

Xero Expenses

If you are using xero you could save time entering expenses.

This easy to use app automates expenses submission and makes it's easy to review and approve. Its all within Xero so there's no extra software to maintain or logins to remember.

Click here to read more 

Payday Filing

The way employers report payroll information to Inland Revenue (IRD) is changing. From 1 April 2018, IRD introduced a new electronic reporting system, providing employers the option of filing payroll information every payday. From 1 April 2019, the new system will be compulsory for most employers, so it is imperative business owners get to grips with the new rules to avoid the risk of non-compliance.  Click here to read more

Tax Working Group Interim Report

The Labour Government established the Tax Working Group ("the Group") in January 2018 to review the existing New Zealand tax framework and to provide recommendations for improvements to the fairness, balance and structure of the tax system over the next 10 years. An Interim Report was released on 20 September 2018, to provide interim conclusions on twelve areas of concern for New Zealanders, based on the thousands of submissions received during their two-month public consultation Click here to read more 

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