Posts Tagged ‘tax’
IS HOUSE FLIPPING STILL A THING?
Understanding House Flipping House flipping involves acquiring a property, making improvements—often through renovations or refurbishments—and selling it within a short timeframe to capitalize on increased value. The goal is to achieve a profit margin that justifies the investment of time, effort, and capital. Historically, this strategy has appealed to both professional investors and amateur…
Read MoreIF I SELL THE FAMILY HOME TO AN LTC IS THE INTEREST TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Under present rules i.e. pre 1 July 2024, unless the house is rented to an approved community housing provider or is a “new build”, there is no interest deductibility
Read MoreOVERSEAS SHARES: SHOULD YOU BE A DE MINIMIS INVESTOR?
Overseas shares: Should you be a de minimis investor? It’s a good question. Learn why staying under the “de minimis” threshold might not actually get you the most tax-efficient outcome. Just before we get into the nuts and bolts of that, here is a high-level overview: Key Points (30 Second Read) Staying under the $50,000…
Read MoreARE TAX BENEFITS A GOOD REASON TO CHANGE COMPANY SHAREHOLDINGS?
Previously you both earned about the same, but now there is a child in the mix, and one of you is working less as a result, and earning less as a result.
Read MoreWHAT DOES TAX-DEDUCTIBLE MEAN?
What does tax-deductible mean? Why does it matter? Understanding tax deductions is essential for effective financial management, especially for property owners and investors. A tax deduction allows you to subtract certain expenses from your taxable income, thereby reducing the amount of tax you owe. But: It’s important to note that a tax-deductible expense doesn’t equate…
Read MoreWHAT’S THE PROCESS FOR MY TAX RETURNS?
Here are the main steps involved in your tax return preparation
Read MoreHOW TO CHECK ON THE PROGRESS OF YOUR TAX RETURN PROCESSING AT IRD
Make sure the address in the bar at the top is https://myir.ird.govt.nz/tools/_/. This is to make sure you haven’t ended up at a fake website. There should also be a little padlock showing in the title bar at one end.
Read MoreGST APP TAX REGULATIONS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
GST app tax regulations: what you need to know. The GST app tax rules NZ hosts and drivers will soon operate under will take effect from 1 April 2024. They’re already catching people out in the lead-up, usually because some assumes the old GST threshold rules will keep applying the way they always have. If…
Read MoreTRUST VS LTC FOR RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Trust vs LTC for residential investment property – which is better?
Well, it depends if the property is negatively or positively geared, i.e., does it make a loss or a profit.
Read MoreDEPRECIATION OF CHATTELS IN YOUR RENTAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY
DEPRECIATION OF CHATTELS IN YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY. Depreciation of Chattels: what is depreciable? what is not?
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