Tax
GST & RENTAL PROPERTIES NZ: WHAT’S EXEMPT AND WHAT ISN’T
For GST-registered buyers, buying a property off a GST-registered seller means that the sale is zero-rated for GST i.e. none is paid by the seller and none claimed by the buyer.
Read MoreTAX ON AIRBNB INCOME NZ
TAX ON AIRBNB INCOME NZ: Is my Airbnb income taxable? Is there tax on airbnb income in NZ? Yes. Income earned from providing short-stay accommodation is taxable
Read MoreWHAT’S THE PROCESS FOR MY TAX RETURNS?
Here are the main steps involved in your tax return preparation
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 MoreGST APP TAX REGULATIONS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
GST app tax regulations: what you need to know. The GST app tax rules NZ hosts and drivers will soon operate under will take effect from 1 April 2024. They’re already catching people out in the lead-up, usually because some assumes the old GST threshold rules will keep applying the way they always have. If…
Read MoreNAVIGATING THE CRYPTO LANDSCAPE: HOLDING, STAKING AND TRADING
Navigating the crypto landscape: Holding, staking and trading; it can appear quite daunting! Cryptocurrency has taken the financial world by storm, offering innovative ways to invest, earn passive income, and trade digital assets. In New Zealand, as elsewhere, navigating the world of crypto can be both thrilling and daunting. Thus, in this comprehensive guide, we’ll…
Read MoreTHE REAL COST OF A RENTAL PROPERTY
The real cost of a rental property is a question every investor should run the actual numbers on, rather than assuming rent alone tells the story. This guide walks through a full worked example — rent, interest, other costs, and what’s actually deductible today. Then it weighs that real cost against typical long-term capital growth.…
Read MoreOVERSEAS PENSION NZ TAX RULES: HOW DO I GET THE MONEY BACK TO NEW ZEALAND?
Basically, Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) rules are there to declare your foreign investments, as the name suggests. If you haven’t been using these up until now, the proposed new rules will effectively be compulsory.
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 MoreRENTAL PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT AUCKLAND
What may have been applicable last year could be completely different today. For landlords, staying abreast of these changes is not just advisable—it’s essential.
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