instructions Archives - EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland https://www.epsomtax.com/tag/instructions/ Investment property tax accountants Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:40:12 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://www.epsomtax.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-fav2-32x32.gif instructions Archives - EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland https://www.epsomtax.com/tag/instructions/ 32 32 IS A CAPITAL GAINS TAX COMING TO NZ? https://www.epsomtax.com/is-a-capital-gains-tax-coming-to-nz/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:43:22 +0000 https://www.epsomtax.com/?p=2566   Is a capital gains tax coming to NZ? It’s a question that resurfaces every few years, and 2026 is no exception. With a general election on 7 November (the date of this blog article) and Labour campaigning on a specific property CGT proposal, it’s worth setting out where things actually stand today, separate from…

The post IS A CAPITAL GAINS TAX COMING TO NZ? appeared first on EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland.

]]> BRIGHT-LINE ROLLOVER RELIEF https://www.epsomtax.com/bright-line-rollover-relief/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:11:48 +0000 https://www.epsomtax.com/?p=2602 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…

The post BRIGHT-LINE ROLLOVER RELIEF appeared first on EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland.

]]> ARE REPAIRS TO MY RENTAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTIBLE? https://www.epsomtax.com/are-repairs-to-my-rental-property-tax-deductible/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:49:26 +0000 https://www.epsomtax.com/?p=2465 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…

The post ARE REPAIRS TO MY RENTAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTIBLE? appeared first on EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland.

]]> MOTOR VEHICLE FBT CHANGES https://www.epsomtax.com/motor-vehicle-fbt-changes/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:33:40 +0000 https://www.epsomtax.com/?p=2177 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…

The post MOTOR VEHICLE FBT CHANGES appeared first on EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland.

]]> THE DANGERS OF USING AI TO DO YOUR TAX RETURN https://www.epsomtax.com/the-dangers-of-using-ai-to-do-your-tax-return/ Fri, 29 May 2026 03:00:52 +0000 https://www.epsomtax.com/?p=2191 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.…

The post THE DANGERS OF USING AI TO DO YOUR TAX RETURN appeared first on EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland.

]]> CAN MY LTC BUY ME A COMPANY CAR? WILL I HAVE TO PAY FBT? https://www.epsomtax.com/can-my-ltc-buy-me-a-company-car-will-i-have-to-pay-fbt/ Wed, 20 May 2026 03:30:00 +0000 http://epsomtax.wpenginepowered.com/?p=416 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.

The post CAN MY LTC BUY ME A COMPANY CAR? WILL I HAVE TO PAY FBT? appeared first on EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland.

]]> COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT TAX POOLING https://www.epsomtax.com/common-questions-about-tax-pooling/ Thu, 07 May 2026 02:07:28 +0000 http://epsomtax.wpenginepowered.com/?p=718 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 IR​D tax pooling, provisional tax smoothing, or tax payment flexibility solutions—all referring to the same core concept: managing your tax payments more efficiently,…

The post COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT TAX POOLING appeared first on EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland.

]]> COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TAX RETURNS NZ INVESTORS AND LANDLORDS ASK https://www.epsomtax.com/common-questions-about-your-tax-returns/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:12:39 +0000 http://epsomtax.wpenginepowered.com/?p=720 COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TAX RETURNS. Have you got tax return questions? Great! We try to answer them. Top questions first

The post COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TAX RETURNS NZ INVESTORS AND LANDLORDS ASK appeared first on EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland.

]]> HOW A TYPICAL NZ INVESTMENT PROPERTY DEAL WORKS https://www.epsomtax.com/how-a-typical-nz-investment-property-deal-works/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:56:18 +0000 https://www.epsomtax.com/?p=1997 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…

The post HOW A TYPICAL NZ INVESTMENT PROPERTY DEAL WORKS appeared first on EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland.

]]> NZ TAX RESIDENT WITH OVERSEAS INVESTMENT PROPERTY. DO I HAVE TO PAY NRWT? OR AIL? https://www.epsomtax.com/nz-tax-resident-with-overseas-investment-property-do-i-have-to-pay-nrwt-or-ail/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:52:15 +0000 http://epsomtax.wpenginepowered.com/?p=569 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…

The post NZ TAX RESIDENT WITH OVERSEAS INVESTMENT PROPERTY. DO I HAVE TO PAY NRWT? OR AIL? appeared first on EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland.

]]>