Posts Tagged ‘taxes’
ARE RENTAL PROPERTY LEGAL FEES TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Rental property owners often ask one core question: are rental property legal fees tax-deductible? The answer depends on why you incurred the legal cost, not simply that you paid it. Legal fees regularly arise for landlords: They appear during disputes, lease negotiations, trust administration, and property management issues. However, Inland Revenue does not treat all…
Read MoreCAN YOU DEDUCT HOLDING COSTS ON PRIVATELY USED PROPERTY THAT IS TAXED ON SALE?
Can you deduct holding costs on privately used property that is taxed on sale? That’s a good question. Property investors focus on outcomes. Cash flow, tax, risk, and long‑term value drive decisions far more than legal theory. However, one legal issue now affects thousands of everyday investors in a very practical way: When Inland Revenue…
Read MoreDeFi & 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 MoreIS SELLING YOUR HOME TAXABLE?
Is selling your home taxable? Selling your home is often one of the biggest financial events in your life. For many New Zealanders, there’s a deeply held belief that “we don’t have capital gains tax”, so any profit made when selling a house must be tax‑free. That belief is partly true – and partly dangerous. While…
Read MoreRESIDENTIAL 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 MoreARE THE LOSSES FROM MY RENTAL IN NZ TAX-DEDUCTIBLE IN AUSTRALIA IF I’M WORKING THERE? PART 2
does the ATO allow losses from rental property in New Zealand owned by a New Zealand LTC to be offset against personal waged income earned in Australia?
Read MoreWHAT TRUST TAX CHANGES MEAN FOR MY FAMILY
What trust tax changes mean for my family: Is that something you have been wondering about? Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about rising taxes on trusts and the growing wealth gap between generations. Like many families, we’ve worked hard to build up some assets — a home, maybe a rental or two, a business…
Read MoreWHAT CAN YOU CLAIM ON YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY?
What can you claim on your investment property? Investing in property can be a rewarding venture, but to maximize your returns, it’s essential to understand what expenses you can claim. Knowing your deductible costs can help reduce your taxable income, ensuring you keep more of your rental earnings. Below, we provide an overview of claimable…
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. To introduce this, firstly let’s point out the obvious: Investing globally offers New Zealand investors the opportunity to diversify their portfolios and tap into international…
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