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March 2026 Newsletter

This March newsletter outlines essential updates on the Government’s cost of living relief, including newly announced fuel support for working families, and a breakdown of phased KiwiSaver contribution increases starting from April 2026. It highlights Inland Revenue’s intensified audit focus for 2025, targeting property compliance and high-wealth individuals, alongside an explanation of the new statutory gateway test for distinguishing contractors from employees.

The edition also offers practical advice on improving business cashflow by expanding customer payment options and features a client spotlight on the vibrant Northbridge Retirement Village community. Finally, we provide a comprehensive list of April and May 2026 Tax Deadlines, covering GST, provisional tax, and employer deductions to help you stay ahead of your obligations.

Here’s the link to the full newsletter

2026 Year End Tax Alert

March 26, 2026

tax audits, reviews and disputes

Dispute procedures
Settlement negotiations
Manage all aspects of IRD investigations
Assisting you with routine GST, PAYE and FBT reviews by IRD

tax planning and consultancy

Our specialist tax services are tailored to you, whether you’re a first-time investor or an established, global enterprise. We make sure we take all the stress out of tax compliance and focus on making your business truly tax-effective.

The team we build around your business will work with you on practical, tailored solutions, whether you need to put an entire tax package in place, or just need to know that you’re on the right track.

Property and land transactions
Tax for investors
E-commerce
New immigrants
GST advice and opinions
Foreign investment fund tax
Tax -efficient business structures and development

tax and governance compliance

Meeting IRD and company law requirements matters. It gives you peace of mind, and reduces the risk of penalties, interest or non-compliance notices.

IRD return preparation and lodgement – income tax, PAYE, GST, FBT, RWT
Companies office – annual returns, shareholder, director and address changes
ACC – understanding assessments and obligations
GST reviews
Provisional tax reviews

cloud based accounting services

Using cloud-based accounting services allows businesses to access live financial data anytime from anywhere, and to make faster decisions informed by current information. It improves collaboration with trusted advisors and your internal team. Routine tasks such as bank reconciliation and debtor/creditor management can be automated to free up your valuable time.

Implementation
Training and support for your team to adopt and use software efficiently
Report customization

international tax

We live in a global environment, and many people and businesses have tax obligations beyond New Zealand’s borders. Our work with off-shore clients and our Australian partner firms has earned us specialist expertise in international tax matters that can really benefit you when you need it:

Optimal business structures
Trans-Tasman trading
Transfer pricing issues
Withholding tax obligations
Local compliance

cashflow and forecasting

Every business needs to be able to make informed investment decisions with confidence, and to present clear financial data to lenders or investors. Not to mention staying compliant with creditor and tax obligations, and maintaining control over debt and working capital. Forecasting presents a clear picture of these things, and helps to identify pinch-points so that you can address these before they become a problem

12-month cash flow forecasts
Scenario-based projections
Budget preparation and variation analysis
Funding requirement analysis
Break-even and margin planning
Integration with cloud-based software

back office assistance

Using modern accounting systems that suit your business, we can help you with the day-to-day financial functions of your business:

Payroll – timely and accurate processing and IRD filing
Creditors/accounts payable – processing & reconciliation
Debtors/accounts receivable – reconciliations
Bookkeeping
GST return preparation and lodgement
Year-end file preparation for seamless transition to annual financial statements

start ups

All business are different, as are the needs of the business owners. Avoid the pitfalls of cookie-cutter DIY start-up procedures and talk to us by getting your business set up correctly for your unique needs, from day one.

Let us help you to plan for capital requirements, managing cash flow effectively, and staying compliant with IRD and the Companies Office.

Structure and formation and advice
IRD registrations
Budgets and projections
Governance and compliance

buying or selling a business

Whether you are buying or selling a business, it’s an exciting part of your journey! Preparation and planning is key to a smooth process and we are here to help you.

Advice on preparing your business for sale
Due diligence
Advising on tax-efficient ownership structures
Analysing financial information received for a potential purchase
Providing financial information in regards to a sale
Supporting negotiations
Liaising with brokers and legal and banking professionals

business advice and development

Every year, we’re getting first-hand experience with hundreds of business and their ordinary – and extraordinary – challenges. Whether you’re starting up or broadening your horizons, we have the skills and experience to point you in the best direction.

With that kind of training, our business advisory team are always on hand with innovative and practical solutions that will suit you and your business perfectly.

Advice and implementation of ownership structures
Business evaluation (due diligence)
Business valuations
Financing applications
Management reporting
Tax returns and statutory reports

Budgeting and forecasting
Asset protection advice
Benchmarking
Preparation and analysis of financial statements
Amalgamations
Debt restructuring
Estate planning and gifting
Succession planning