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For those who took out the Small Business Cashflow Scheme (SBCS) loan when it first became available in May 2020, the 2-year interest-free period and subsequent repayment period is fast approaching.

The Government is investing $100 million into a new Business Growth Fund, it announced in the latest Budget. This funding is designed to help small- to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) get the investment they need to grow, while allowing owners to keep control. Why has this fund been launched? It’s always been hard for SMEs to get […]

We wish you a safe and relaxing Christmas, and an abundant New Year! We’re closing our doors on 22 December 2021 and will reopen in the New Year on 12 January 2022. Thank you for working with us this year — we appreciate you! Below are the key compliance dates coming up. If you have […]

The Trusts Act 2019 came into force on 30 January 2021 – your Trust must now be compliant with the new Act. The aim is to make the law more accessible and easier to understand. Most of the changes relate to Trustee obligations and strengthening the ability of beneficiaries to hold Trustees to account. If […]

Is it only PAYE that’s deducted when I do the wages? PAYE includes income tax and ACC earners’ levy. Depending on each employee’s situation, you may also deduct child support and/or student loan repayments. Occasionally Inland Revenue may notify you of additional deductions they require you to make. If the employee is in KiwiSaver, you […]

If you provide a gift to a client, depending on the type of gift, you may be able to claim a tax deduction. It may be completely deductible or only 50% deductible.If the gift is in the nature of ‘entertainment’, such as food and wine, it will be 50% deductible. If gifts consist of food […]

The government has announced the Well-being Budget 2021, focusing on ‘securing our recovery’ with heavy investment in health, welfare, and infrastructure but for most business owners there were no substantial new initiatives to help continue their recovery in a COVID-19 world. Welfare Budget 2021 brings an increase to the weekly main benefit of between $32 […]