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HEALTHY HOMES STANDARDS NZ
Healthy Homes standards NZ: what are they? If you own a residential rental property, complying with the Healthy Homes Standards is not optional(opens in new tab). Every private rental property must meet minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture control, and draught stopping. Failing to comply can expose landlords to tenancy disputes, financial penalties, and…
Read MoreHOW TO CHECK ON THE PROGRESS OF YOUR TAX RETURN PROCESSING AT IRD
Make sure the address in the bar at the top is https://myir.ird.govt.nz/tools/_/. This is to make sure you haven’t ended up at a fake website. There should also be a little padlock showing in the title bar at one end.
Read MoreWHAT IS AUDIT INSURANCE?
WHAT IS AUDIT SHIELD INSURANCE? It’s an insurance to pay your accounting and legal costs if IRD start asking questions
Read MoreWHAT IS A SOLVENCY RESOLUTION?
WHAT IS A SOLVENCY RESOLUTION? A solvent company is one where the assets are more than the liabilities. An insolvent company is the opposite
Read MoreWHAT IS FATCA? AND WHY IS MY BANK WRITING TO ME ABOUT IT?
FATCA NZ bank customers get letters about every year, and most people have no idea why. That’s especially true if they’ve never set foot in the United States. This guide explains what FATCA actually is, and why your bank is asking. It also covers a closely related rule that catches even more people out: CRS,…
Read MoreGETTING STARTED IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Oftentimes, an LTC is the best way to go. However, there are other factors to consider: Are you single or with a partner? If you have a partner, are you both in the same tax brackets?
Read MoreCOMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS – LTCS AND COMPANIES
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS – LTCS AND COMPANIES. What are the Compliance Requirements for your LTC (Look-Through-Company) or standard Company? First let’s talk about your obligations as a director.
Read MoreCHANGES TO FINANCIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SMES
ou might have heard of the Financial Reporting Act 2013 and the Financial Reporting (Amendments to Other Enactments) Act 2013. Maybe not. Anyway, changes which took effect on 1 April 2014 mean that entities that do not meet the large entity definition will no longer be required to prepare financial statements in accordance with NZ GAAP.
Read MoreCAN I CLAIM MY HOLIDAY AS A RENTAL EXPENSE?
You have a rental property. Can you claim your holiday as an expense? If you spend time travelling as part of your business you can claim business travel as an expense. A good way to prove the business portion of your travel expenses is by keeping a diary of your travels.In addition to keeping invoices, receipts and tickets you should also keep details of:the date of the tripyour itinerarythe cost of car hire, and air, bus and taxi faresthe cost of accommodation, meals and incidentalsthe t […]
Read MoreHOW DO I DOWNLOAD TRANSACTIONS FROM MY BANK’S ONLINE INTERNET BANKING?
HOW DO I DOWNLOAD TRANSACTIONS FROM MY BANK’S ONLINE INTERNET BANKING? Need to download transactions: How do you do it? We step you thru the main banks’ logins and process
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