Tax
WHEN THE IRD WANTS MORE INFO!
When the IRD wants more info… what do you do? This year (2016) we’ve seen a dramatic increase in requests for information from IRD, generally, letters where they want a more detailed breakdown of expenses. We’ve also seen some more “direct” methods employed. What is this all about? FOCUS ON PROPERTY This year, as in…
Read MoreWHAT IS TAX POOLING?
big corporates like the banks overpay their provisional tax. In the past, they would overpay it to IRD, and get a miserable interest rate. Companies like TMNZ came along
Read More“IRD RISK REVIEW” VS IRD “REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION”
Facing an IRD Risk Review is a scary thing. You might have read about Audits, and Risk Reviews. But what does the process (sometimes) look like?
Read MoreWHAT HAPPENS IF I MAKE A LOSS?
That’s a good question, and it depends a lot on what entity incurs the loss. Let’s break down the various types and what effect they have. LOOK-THROUGH COMPANY (LTC) If you are a shareholder in a Look-Through Company (LTC) and that company makes a loss, then you get to carry that loss through to your…
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 MoreARE MY PERSONAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
It’s a good question. Here’s the expert opinion of John Brown, LL.B, Dip Fin Pl: Purpose Business insurance can be arranged so that business loans can be reduced or repaid not only on the death, or total disablement of the business owner, but also on the owner experiencing a critical illness or trauma, like a heart attack,…
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 MoreOVERSEAS PENSION: 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 MoreHOW IS FOREIGN-SOURCED INCOME TREATED IN SINGAPORE?
How is foreign-sourced income treated in Singapore? That’s a great question. Let’s say that you live and work in Singapore. You own a rental property here in New Zealand. How do you handle this from a tax perspective here in New Zealand, and in Singapore? Does it make a difference if the property is negatively or…
Read MoreARE THE LOSSES FROM MY RENTAL IN NZ TAX-DEDUCTIBLE IN THE UK (IF I’M WORKING THERE)?
ARE LOSSES FROM MY RENTAL IN NZ TAX-DEDUCTIBLE IN UK? …you have a rental property here in NZ, and it is making a loss; can you claim it in your UK tax return?
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