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FAMILY TRUSTS NZ: BASIC CONCEPTS
Family trusts NZ basic concepts: Family trusts are one of the most commonly used legal structures in New Zealand—but also one of the most misunderstood. Many people hear about trusts from their lawyer or accountant and assume they provide automatic asset protection or tax advantages. Others set them up but don’t fully understand how they work,…
Read MoreINTEREST DEDUCTIBILITY NZ: THE FULL RULES FOR RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS
Interest deductibility NZ landlords rely on has changed more than almost any other property tax rule in the past five years. It disappeared almost entirely between 2021 and 2024. Then it came back in stages. Many investors still aren’t sure exactly where things stand. This guide sets out the full history, the current rule, and…
Read MoreCOMPANY VS SOLE TRADER
Company vs Sole Trader: Which structure is right for your business? When you start a business in New Zealand, one of the first and most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right structure. The most common options are operating as a Company vs Sole Trader. At first glance, the decision might seem straightforward. But…
Read MoreFINDING THE RIGHT SUBURB TO BUY IN
Finding the right suburb to buy in matters as much as choosing the right property itself. The same house can perform completely differently depending on where it sits. Rental demand, capital growth, and even how easily you can sell down the track all depend heavily on location. This guide walks through what actually matters when…
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(opens in new tab).”) 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…
Read MoreFAMILY TRUST ACCOUNTING – WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
Family trust accounting – what do I need to do? This could quite possibly be a question which you have never thought much about before. But given the trust tax law changes – including tax rate increases – of recent years, it may now be on your radar. In fact, it should be on your…
Read MoreBEST OWNERSHIP STRUCTURES FOR INVESTMENT PROPERTY
9 times out of 10 an LTC is the best structure for owning a rental property: “You have the benefit of limited liability, a legal structure that is clearly a separate entity yet under your control, and yet it is treated at tax time like a partnership: the best of both worlds.”‘
Read MorePOSITIVE GEARING VS NEGATIVE GEARING
Investing in property can be a lucrative venture, but it’s essential to understand the financial strategies involved. Two terms that frequently arise in property investment discussions are positive gearing and negative gearing. In New Zealand, these concepts play a significant role in how investors manage their real estate portfolios.
Read MoreTHE 7 JULY TAX DEADLINE NZ: HOW EXTENSION OF TIME ACTUALLY WORKS
The 7 July tax deadline NZ taxpayers face catches more people out than almost any other date on the tax calendar. Not because they miss it outright — because they don’t realise it doesn’t apply to them. If you’re linked to a tax agent, you’re very likely working to a completely different deadline. Mixing the…
Read MoreTAXABLE RENTAL INCOME IN NEW ZEALAND
Taxable rental income in New Zealand …many New Zealanders understand that rent from an investment property is taxable. However, far fewer realise that the rules extend well beyond traditional rental properties. You might own a rental property with long-term tenants. Alternatively, you might rent out a room in your home,(opens in new tab) host short-term…
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