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INLAND REVENUE TAX AUDITS: WHY PROPERTY INVESTORS NEED BETTER RECORDS THAN EVER

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:49:53 +0000

Inland Revenue tax audits are increasing as IRD invests more heavily in compliance activity, data analysis, automated tools, and targeted reviews of property transactions. For New Zealand property investors, landlords, developers, and people caught by the bright-line rules, this means Inland Revenue now has a much stronger ability to detect undeclared income, GST errors, and incorrect…

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ARE REPAIRS TO MY RENTAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:49:26 +0000

Are repairs to my rental property tax deductible? It’s a question nearly every landlord asks at some point – usually right after a tenant calls about a leaking roof or a rotten deck. The honest answer has always been “it depends,” but Inland Revenue has just made it a lot clearer exactly what it depends…

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CAN YOU RENT INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO YOUR FAMILY?

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:27:17 +0000

Can you rent investment property to your family? Helping a child save for a house deposit. Supporting elderly parents. Giving a sibling an affordable place to live. These are all common reasons why property owners consider renting a residential investment property to a family member. At first glance, it seems like a win-win arrangement. Your…

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WHEN CAN LAND SALES BE TAXED AS A PROFIT-MAKING SCHEME?

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:58:41 +0000

When can land sales be taxed? ie as a profit-making scheme? Inland Revenue has released a draft interpretation statement, PUB00519, that revisits an issue which has been debated by tax advisors, property investors, developers, and Inland Revenue itself for decades. And it is potentially a huge shift in IRD thinking. At the heart of the…

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NEW BUILD VS EXISTING PROPERTY VS LAND & BUILD

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:12:42 +0000

New build vs existing property vs land & build: what is the right investment strategy? Property investment decisions rarely come down to a single “right” answer. One of the most common questions we get is whether it’s better to buy an existing property, purchase a new build, or go through the process of buying land…

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FAMILY TRUSTS NZ: BASIC CONCEPTS

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Wed, 20 May 2026 05:37:08 +0000

Family trusts NZ basic concepts: Family trusts are one of the most commonly used legal structures in New Zealand—but also one of the most misunderstood. Many people hear about trusts from their lawyer or accountant and assume they provide automatic asset protection or tax advantages. Others set them up but don’t fully understand how they work,…

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ARE RENTAL PROPERTY LEGAL FEES TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:45:23 +0000

Are rental property legal fees tax-deductible? It’s something that rental property owners ask from time to time, and it regularly comes up when we are preparing annual accounts. The answer depends on why you incurred the legal cost, not simply that you paid it. Legal fees regularly arise for landlords: They appear during disputes, lease…

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CAN YOU DEDUCT HOLDING COSTS ON PRIVATELY USED PROPERTY THAT IS TAXED ON SALE?

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:12:09 +0000

Can you deduct holding costs on privately used property that is taxed on sale? That’s a good question. An example might be where you sold your property, perhaps a holiday home. It is caught by the Brightline Test (currently 2 years) and so the profit from the sale is taxable. You incurred some “holding costs”…

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LANDLORD’S PROTECTION INSURANCE: WHAT IS IT AND DO I NEED IT?

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:43:58 +0000

Landlord’s protection insurance: What is it and do you need it? Owning a rental property can provide a steady income stream and long-term capital growth. However, every landlord faces risks that can quickly turn a profitable investment into an expensive headache. While most property owners understand the importance of house insurance, many overlook another valuable…

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NZ TRUST TAX ISSUES WHEN MOVING TO AUSTRALIA

Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:35:40 +0000

NZ Trust tax issues when moving to Australia. Is that “a thing”? Ooooh yes. Let’s explore: New Zealand trusts are often treated as simple, stable structures. That sense of stability can quickly unravel when trustees or beneficiaries move offshore—particularly to Australia. Every year, thousands of New Zealanders relocate across the Tasman for lifestyle, family, or…

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