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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 2019

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Track those emails

Sometimes, when you visit a website, you’re asked to fill in a form, part of which includes the message you want to send.

Oct 2019

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Convert a complainer into a friend

Don’t you hate it when someone complains. The natural reaction is to defend yourself.

“Is our lunch ready yet, it’s been half an hour since we ordered it,” complained a customer at a café.

“We’re very busy,” snapped the waitress.

Oct 2019

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A case of a nice surprise for customers

A customer recently took a suitcase to a shoe repairer to fix a small tear in the corner and on the outside of a much-loved suitcase.

When the owner picked up the bag he was surprised to find a matching, very neat patch on the opposite corner of the suitcase, so it would look as though there had never been a repair.

Needless to say, the customer was happy.

Oct 2019

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The cost of boarders

Up to 31 March 2019, if you took in boarders you could use a standard cost to save having to keep records of your actual costs.

This has changed. From 1 April 2019, which is the year ending 31 March 2020 for most people, the tax department is providing:

1. A standard weekly cost which will be $186 to start and then adjusted annually.

Oct 2019

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KiwiSaver Injustice

As you will have noticed, Inland Revenue has discovered a large number of people contributing to KiwiSaver have been using a tax rate which is too low.

Aug 2019

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You’ve no doubt heard of it, maybe you’ve even seen the effects of it - ‘automation’ is transforming the accounting profession! But what exactly is automation and what does this mean for a business’ finance function?

Aug 2019

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Short-stay accommodation

Inland Revenue (IRD) is currently consulting on tax obligations that arise on various forms of residential rental, such as renting out a room within your home, or letting property using a peer-to-peer platform, such as Airbnb or Bookabach.

Aug 2019

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Tax bounty

Wanting a job that is flexible? Well a tax informant may be the job for you! An increasing number of countries operate reward or bounty systems where informants receive payments for assisting revenue authorities.

Providing Intelligent Business & Tax Solutions

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Oct 2019

Track those emails

29

Oct 2019

Convert a complainer into a friend

29

Oct 2019

A case of a nice surprise for customers

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Oct 2019

The cost of boarders

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Oct 2019

KiwiSaver Injustice

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Aug 2019

Automation

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Aug 2019

Short-stay accommodation

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Aug 2019

Tax bounty

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