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FBT exempt Flu Vaccination – new rules.

2025-03-07T22:57:38+00:00March 7th, 2025|Articles, Business Tips, FBT, IRD|

Flu vaccinations are exempt from fringe benefit tax (FBT) if they are provided to employees either through a clinic set up on work premises, or where a voucher is given to the employee to use at their doctor or another clinic. This is because the vaccinations fall under a specific exemption targeting a health and safety [...]

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How to react to Tax errors filed with IRD.

2025-03-07T22:54:43+00:00March 7th, 2025|Articles, Business Tips, IRD|

We all appreciate 'Tax compliance can be complex' - between Income Tax, GST, PAYE, FBT, RWT etc., there is a lot to manage and get right. And whilst rare, it is inevitable that from time-to-time errors can occur in providing correct return information. These can be in your favour, or against. When these 'oh-oh' moments occur the important question [...]

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PAYE and Personal Grievances. What’s the Tax?

2025-03-07T23:04:16+00:00March 7th, 2025|Articles, Business Tips, IRD|

Although not desirable, it is not unusual for an employee to raise a personal grievance with their employer. Thankfully section 123 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (ERA) provides for a number of remedies for all parties, where an employee has a personal grievance.  Where an employee is awarded grievance money due to suffering 'work-related' humiliation, loss [...]

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Schedular Tax activity as defined by IRD.

2025-03-07T22:44:35+00:00March 7th, 2025|Articles, Business Tips, IRD|

The schedular tax regime falls under the PAYE rules and typically applies to require tax to be withheld from self-employed individuals if they perform certain types of work, which could be as diverse as 'modelling or shearing'. Ordinarily, most payments to contracted companies are not subject to schedular tax. However, payments to companies for the supply of [...]

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Protect your business and brand reputation.

2025-03-07T23:03:11+00:00November 19th, 2024|Articles, Business Tips|

Over the last 18 months there have been a number of businesses fall over – which in and of itself has not been surprising given the recent economic climate. However, one element that serves as a warning for us all is the flow on effect of those failures. Not just in a tangible sense, [...]

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Identifying non-residential depreciable assets.

2025-03-08T03:49:08+00:00November 19th, 2024|Articles, Business Tips, IRD|

The depreciation rate for non-residential buildings has been reduced to 0%, effective from the 2024 / 25 income year. However, commercial fit-out remains depreciable. This makes the distinction between the two important because it is the difference between not being able to deduct any depreciation at all versus being able to claim a good [...]

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Our Tax System – IR’s Long-Term Insights Briefing.

2025-03-07T22:08:28+00:00November 19th, 2024|Articles, Business Tips, IRD|

Inland Revenue has commenced consultation on what topic should be covered in its next Long-Term Insights Briefing (LTIB). Inland Revenue, like other government departments, is required to produce a LTIB once every three years. The core purpose of an LTIB is to identify and explore long-term issues to help plan for the future. Initial [...]

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Social Media Etiquette: 9 more Quick Tips for Professionals

2021-02-04T04:34:37+00:00June 2nd, 2015|Business Tips|

Social Media Etiquette: 9 more Quick Tips for Professionals With social media, you can connect with business associates quickly and creatively. But this communication mode is not without risk. A thoughtless post can offend customers and other business partners and damage relationships rather than build them. By following a few ground rules you can be [...]

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Social Media Etiquette: 12 Quick Tips for Professionals

2021-02-04T04:34:37+00:00May 25th, 2015|Business Tips|

Social Media Etiquette: 12 Quick Tips for Professionals With social media, you can connect with business associates quickly and creatively. But this communication mode is not without risk. A thoughtless post can offend customers and other business partners and damage relationships rather than build them. By following a few ground rules you can be confident [...]

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10 quick growth tips for your small business

2021-02-04T04:34:38+00:00May 15th, 2015|Business Tips|

10 quick growth tips for your small business Small businesses can grow in boom times as well as periods of difficulty by working smarter and taking advantage of opportunities. Put these following effective tips into practise to help grow your business. 1. Utilise new technology Modern technology can save you time, improve productivity and reduce [...]

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