Posts Tagged ‘investors’
DeFi & CRYPTO TAX IN NZ: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IRD’s NEW GUIDANCE
DeFi & Crypto tax in NZ: What you need to know about IRD’s new guidance. New guidance you say? Yes, Inland Revenue has released a new issues paper in February 2026. It applies to anyone using crypto in DeFi – including wrapping, bridging, lending, borrowing, or staking. This paper sets out IRD initial views on…
Read MoreWHY YOU SHOULD (ALMOST) ALWAYS GET CHATTELS VALUED
Why you should (almost) always get chattels valued… it might seem like a waste of money. After all – you might say – I have a property valuation. True. That likely shows the land and building value and may even show the value of the chattels. However, if you rely on that you could potentially…
Read MoreHOW DO YOU SET UP AN LTC?
Who will be the company directors?
How many directors will you have?
Who will be the shareholders?
How many shares will they own?
RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES LAW CHANGES EFFECT ON LANDLORDS
Residential Tenancies Law Changes: Effect on Landlords. Have you been wondering about this? Here is a recap of what happened in 2020; scroll down for the latest version of the ever-changing tenancy laws The Residential Tenancies laws have changed. What effect does the “Healthy Homes Act” have on landlords? The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act…
Read MoreRESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX IN NEW ZEALAND: WHICH RULES APPLY (AND WHEN)?
Residential property tax in New Zealand: Which rules apply? (and when)? That is the big question. If you own, rent, or occasionally use a residential property in New Zealand, your deductions and potential tax on sale depend on how you use the property in each income year. That sounds simple—until you confront overlapping frameworks like…
Read MoreCOMPANY DIRECTORS: ARE YOU TRADING RECKLESSLY?
Company directors: are you trading recklessly? Now, you might say “What?! How could I be trading recklessly? What does that even mean?” The following is based on an excellent article from Fortune Manning Lawyers: Company Directors: Are You Trading Recklessly? Understanding Your Personal Liability Under New Zealand Law Many business owners choose a company structure…
Read MoreTAX TRAPS IN NEW ZEALAND LAND TRANSACTIONS
Tax traps in New Zealand land transactions: is that a thing? Yes. New Zealand’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has significantly sharpened its tools for detecting taxable land transactions. With the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its systems, the IRD now has unprecedented capabilities to identify patterns, flag anomalies, and enforce tax compliance more rigorously…
Read MoreARE ASBESTOS REMOVAL COSTS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Are asbestos removal costs tax-deductible? Asbestos remains one of the most persistent legacy hazards in New Zealand buildings. While its use declined sharply after the 1980s due to clear links to serious health risks, many homes, commercial buildings, and industrial structures still contain asbestos today. As these buildings age, owners frequently incur costs to test,…
Read MoreOFFSET LTC PROFITS OR LOSSES AGAINST OTHER RENTALS
Note that you can’t offset any losses against income from other sources e.g. wages, like you used to in the good old days. That is what the concept of “ring-fencing of losses” means. The losses are “ring-fenced” so that they only apply to residential rental property.
Read MoreINVESTMENT PROPERTY AND LTCs: A GOOD MATCH?
Investment property and LTCs: A good match? (Or as Shakespeare might have said “To LTC or not to LTC: that is the question.”) For many years, property investors across New Zealand embraced Look-Through Companies (LTCs) as the structure of choice for holding rental properties. Accountants, lawyers, mortgage advisers, and investors often recommended LTCs because…
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