WHAT CAN YOU CLAIM ON YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY?

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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…

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OVERSEAS 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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NZ 2024 TAX CHANGES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

NZ 2024 Tax Changes: What You Need To Know NZ 2024 tax changes: what you need to know. As New Zealand gets into the new financial year (which started on April 1, 2024) significant tax changes took effect/are set to take effect. These updates will impact individuals, trusts, and property owners, reflecting the government’s aim…

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TAX ON AIRBNB INCOME NZ

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TAX ON AIRBNB INCOME NZ: Is my Airbnb income taxable? Is there tax on airbnb income in NZ? Yes. Income earned from providing short-stay accommodation is taxable

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GST & RENTAL PROPERTIES

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For GST-registered buyers, buying a property off a GST-registered seller means that the sale is zero-rated for GST i.e. none is paid by the seller and none claimed by the buyer.

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THE REAL COST OF A RENTAL PROPERTY

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WHAT’S THE REAL COST OF A RENTAL PROPERTY? Specifically, what’s the real cost of rental property compared to money in the bank or other investments? What what return will you get? They are both good questions. Let’s do some math: Let’s say you own a rental investment property that rents for $600 per week. That’s…

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TAX RETURN FAQ

Q: Why do I need to complete a tax questionnaire  every year?
A: This is basically to cover your back. It proves that we and you have all asked/answered the right questions, if anyone ever asks. Could come in handy if you are trying to prove your innocence to IRD. 

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