Tax
WHAT 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 MoreNON-RESIDENT TAX STATUS NZ: HOW DO YOU KNOW?
HOW DO I KNOW IF I’VE GOT NON-RESIDENT TAX STATUS (NZ)? How do you know if you have non-resident tax status in New Zealand? Some of our clients live and/or work overseas, and have asked us about non-residency status with regards to tax.
Read MoreSHOULD I GET THE COMPANY TO BUY ME A CAR?
SHOULD I GET THE COMPANY TO BUY ME A CAR? That’s a good question. It depends on whether your company is a Look Through Company (LTC) or not
Read MoreUK PENSION TRANSFER TAX: HOW MUCH WILL YOU PAY?
CHANGES 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 MoreDEPRECIATION OF CHATTELS IN YOUR RENTAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY
DEPRECIATION OF CHATTELS IN YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY. Depreciation of Chattels: what is depreciable? what is not?
Read MoreDEPRECIATION AND CHATTELS: WHAT TO DO?
Depreciation and chattels: what to do? It’s one of the most common sources of confusion for rental property owners, and the questions tend to come up at very specific moments. For example: you’ve just settled on a property, when you’re about to renovate, or when you’re weighing up a sale or an ownership change. Below…
Read MoreHOW IS FOREIGN-SOURCED INCOME TREATED IN SINGAPORE?
How is foreign-sourced income treated in Singapore? If you live and work in Singapore and own a rental property back in New Zealand, the tax position on each side of that arrangement is genuinely different. Getting it right means understanding both. 30-Second Read In New Zealand, you still need to file a tax return for…
Read MoreHOW IS FOREIGN-SOURCED INCOME TREATED IN MALAYSIA?
How is foreign-sourced income treated in Malaysia? This is a question worth revisiting properly. Malaysia’s approach changed significantly in 2022 — the old blanket exemption many people still assume applies isn’t quite how the system works anymore. This article – although dated 2023 – has been rewritten with the latest updates as of 2026. 30-Second…
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