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REPAIRS TO NEWLY ACQUIRED ASSETS: WHAT’S TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

May 7, 2025
Repairs to newly acquired assets: what's tax deductible? When acquiring an asset - including rental property - it's common...
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TAX RETURN FAQ

April 30, 2025
Tax return FAQ (or Frequently Asked Questions); this post has been updated as of 2026 (although dated mid-2025). This...
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WHAT CAN YOU CLAIM ON YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY?

April 20, 2025
What can you claim on your investment property? Investing in property can be a rewarding venture, but to maximize...
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BRIGHT-LINE TEST NZ: WHAT IS IT AND HOW IT WORKS TODAY

April 7, 2025
The bright-line test NZ property owners deal with has changed four times since it began in 2015. That history...
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“IRD RISK REVIEW” VS IRD “REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION”

March 31, 2025
IRD risk review vs IRD request for more information: are they the same thing? Either way, it can be...
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IS HOUSE FLIPPING STILL A THING?

March 20, 2025
Is house flipping still a thing? House flipping—the practice of purchasing properties, renovating them, and selling them quickly for...

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