Posts Tagged ‘instructions’
BRIGHT-LINE ROLLOVER RELIEF
Bright-line rollover relief (opens in new tab) is one of the most important property tax changes for New Zealand investors, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Many property owners assume they can transfer a rental property into a trust, LTC or company without tax consequences simply because they continue to control the property. Others assume every…
Read MoreARE REPAIRS TO MY RENTAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
Are repairs to my rental property tax deductible? It’s a question nearly every landlord asks at some point – usually right after a tenant calls about a leaking roof or a rotten deck. The honest answer has always been “it depends,” but Inland Revenue has just made it a lot clearer exactly what it depends…
Read MoreMOTOR VEHICLE FBT CHANGES
Motor vehicle FBT changes you say? Yes. The New Zealand Government has confirmed the most significant overhaul of the motor vehicle Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) rules in decades. From 1 April 2027, employers will no longer calculate FBT primarily by counting the days a vehicle is available for private use. Instead, they will classify vehicles…
Read MoreTHE DANGERS OF USING AI TO DO YOUR TAX RETURN
The dangers of using AI to do your tax return? What dangers? Well…. We all know that artificial intelligence has become remarkably accessible. Today, anyone can ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, or another AI tool a tax question and receive an instant answer that appears authoritative and well researched. That convenience creates a real danger.…
Read MoreCAN MY LTC BUY ME A COMPANY CAR? WILL I HAVE TO PAY FBT?
CAN MY LTC BUY ME A COMPANY CAR? WILL I HAVE TO PAY FBT? es. However, note that Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) may apply, depending on the situation.
Read MoreCOMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT TAX POOLING
Common questions about tax pooling: what do you need to know as a New Zealand business owner, property investor, or individual navigating provisional tax obligations? You may also hear it described as IRD tax pooling, provisional tax smoothing, or tax payment flexibility solutions—all referring to the same core concept: managing your tax payments more efficiently,…
Read MoreCOMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TAX RETURNS NZ INVESTORS AND LANDLORDS ASK
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TAX RETURNS. Have you got tax return questions? Great! We try to answer them. Top questions first
Read MoreHOW A TYPICAL NZ INVESTMENT PROPERTY DEAL WORKS
How a typical NZ investment property deal works… have you ever wondered that? This is a plain‑English, step‑by‑step guide to buying and selling an investment property in New Zealand. It explains the people, the paperwork, the timing, and the terms you’ll hear—so you can feel more confident and work out whether this is something that…
Read MoreNZ TAX RESIDENT WITH OVERSEAS INVESTMENT PROPERTY. DO I HAVE TO PAY NRWT? OR AIL?
NZ tax resident overseas rental property NRWT. Was that what you were looking for? Well, you’ve come to the right page. If you are wondering “I’m a NZ tax resident with overseas investment property. Do I have to pay NRWT? Or AIL?” we can help. Updated 15 September 2026: This article was first published in…
Read MoreRESIDENTIAL TENANCIES LAW CHANGES EFFECT ON LANDLORDS
Residential tenancies law changes have arrived in waves since December 2024, and landlords now work under a very different rulebook from the one introduced in 2020. The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 brought back no-cause terminations and added pet rules. Later changes covered electronic notices, pet consent and meth contamination. This guide – updated in…
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