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Business Startup How do I get started in business? What structure should I use? Should I have a trust? What can I claim? What are my risks? Read more...

First Year How can I pay less tax? Who can be my trusted business advisor? How can I get my bank to help me? How’s my business performing? What are my risks? Read more...

First 5 Years Am I paying too much tax? IRD audit – am I frightened? Are my monthly results accurate? How do I make more profit? Is my accountant giving me value for money? Read more...

Well Settled How do I make more profit? Could I benefit from having a CFO on tap? Are my business risks fully covered? Could a new accountant boost me to higher level? Read more...

Time To Exit How do I prepare to sell my business & provide for my retirement? Have I got an exit strategy? Will I be secure in retirement? Read more...

Selling Up How do I maximise my business value on sale? Who can help me sell my business for the best value? Read more...

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Oct 2018

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Location the key to success

We’ve all heard the phrase “location, location, location”. It applies just as much to business location as it does to your home.

In business, you want to be in a location that attracts customers, whether it’s through a shop front or an attractive office space.

Aug 2018

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There are some very real advantages of using CoverPlus Extra instead of the ordinary ACC cover. One of the main ones is that you can insure for a specified amount so if you have a claim, it will not depend on the actual performance of your business. The premiums for CoverPlus Extra are higher than for ordinary cover. If you are using CoverPlus Extra, be careful.

Aug 2018

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IRD refunds

If the IRD sends you money you’re not entitled to, don’t just assume it’s right. You’re not entitled to keep it. You can get tax refunds in two ways. It can be lodged to your bank account or paid by cheque. Inland Revenue says you have 20 working days to give them back overpaid tax or they’ll penalise you.

Aug 2018

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Holiday pay in advance

From 1 April 2018 you are able to choose how you tax salaries or wages paid in advance. You will be entitled to treat the payment as a lump sum instead of spreading it week by week as at present. The first way will be quicker, but the tax deductions will be higher.

Aug 2018

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Interest on short-paid provisional tax

Are you likely to pay more than $60,000 provisional tax per year? If yes, read on:

Aug 2018

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Cryptocurrency and tax

Over the last decade, the use of digital or virtual currencies, known as “cryptocurrencies”, has grown dramatically in popularity. A single piece of Bitcoin is currently valued at over $9,000 NZD.

Aug 2018

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Dividend stripping

Business structures tend to evolve gradually over time, and many successful commercial operations grow by adding additional companies or trusts on an ad hoc basis, until the resulting structure becomes somewhat unwieldy.