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TO LTC OR NOT TO LTC: THAT IS THE QUESTION!
Watch this interview with Garreth Collard, Principal of EpsomTax.com Limited, Property Accountants, Auckland, and learn more about: What is an LTC? (see also this article) Is it the same as an LAQC? Who would benefit from setting up an LTC? Should you set up one for your investment rental property? Partnership or LTC: which is better? …
Read MoreHOW IS FOREIGN-SOURCED INCOME TREATED IN MALAYSIA?
We contacted the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) with this scenario and these questions: “Let’s say I live and work in Malaysia, but I own a rental property in New Zealand. A tax return will be filed for this property with the Inland Revenue Department of New Zealand. My questions are: If this property generates losses,…
Read MoreHOW IS FOREIGN-SOURCED INCOME TREATED IN SINGAPORE?
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 positively geared? New Zealand As a rental property owner, you will…
Read MoreFINDING THE RIGHT SUBURB TO BUY IN
Where is the next Onehunga? Where will the next Ponsonby be? Ah, that’s the big question. Happily, there’s a web resource to help you. It’s a great website, packed with information and has a cool name: hometopia.co.nz Want to find the right school zone? The right distance from the CBD? The right price range? There’s a…
Read More6 MINUTES ON DEPRECIATION
If you own rental property, one of the things your accountant will look at is depreciation. If you’ve got 6 minutes and 5 seconds, then watch this animated video from Inland Revenue.
Read MoreDEPRECIATION: SIMPLE OVERVIEW
What is depreciation? Why do you have to depreciate? Here’s a 30-second overview
Read MoreFAMILY TRUST ACCOUNTING – WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
How and why should you account for your family trust? The first thing to consider is that there are whole teams – firms – of lawyers dedicated to unraveling and breaking apart trusts. “What?! Who would do such a thing?” you might ask. Lots of people: MSD, IRD, WINZ, creditors etc. They may try to…
Read MoreNEGATIVE GEARING – HOW DOES IT WORK?
LANDLORD’S PROTECTION INSURANCE: WHAT IS IT AND DO I NEED IT?
As an owner of rental property, you expect returns on your investment. No doubt you already have fire and general insurance, but what about protecting yourself other unexpected costs? This is the purpose of Landlord’s Protection Insurance. Landlord’s Protection Insurance offers financial protection against the wrongful actions of tenants and can cover you for the following…
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