ARE MY PERSONAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?

By Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant | February 20, 2023
a young woman wonders if she can claim her personal insurance premiums in her NZ tax return

Are my personal insurance premiums tax-deductible? It’s a question we get asked constantly. The honest answer depends entirely on what kind of insurance you’re talking about. Life insurance, trauma cover, income protection, and employer-provided policies are all treated quite differently under current tax law. This guide walks through each type clearly. It also covers the…

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HOW TO BE A SUPER DUPER FILER!

By Garreth Collard, Senior Property Accountant | July 2, 2015

Q: What’s the quickest way to get your tax refunds?A: Be a super-duper filer…. but how? DO NOT PROCRASTINATE It is easy to say, “I’ll do it later.” It is better to do things as soon as possible. The moment you get your tax questionnaire, start filling it in and gathering information to send to…

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