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This November newsletter offers timely Tax Tips for Holiday Spending, outlining the deductibility rules for Christmas parties, client functions, and staff or customer gifts to help businesses avoid unexpected tax costs. It also provides a comprehensive list of common December 2025 and January 2026 Tax Deadlines, covering GST, provisional tax, FBT, and employer deductions. For the festive season, the edition includes a recipe for a Pomegranate Prosecco Sparkler and some light-hearted accounting-themed Christmas jokes, alongside details for the firm's support of the Auckland City Mission Auckland Angels appeal.

This October edition highlights recent Government changes to Employee Share Scheme rules, including the increase in the tax-free benefit threshold to £3,000 and a proposed tax deferral regime for employees of unlisted companies until a liquidity event occurs. Additionally, we provide a summary of key October and November 2025 tax deadlines for businesses, covering employer deductions, FBT returns, GST payments, and provisional tax obligations, helping you to plan and avoid penalties.

This edition details the new Investment Boost Scheme and its tax deduction benefits, along with key August and September 2025 tax deadlines. It also provides an update on the IRD's tax residency guidance and other financial changes for July 2025, including KiwiSaver and FamilyBoost. Finally, discover the latest Xero product enhancements, upcoming price increases, and a client profile on Swolefoods.

This newsletter offers a comprehensive overview of important tax deadlines for your business from February to April 2025, covering FBT, income tax, and GST. We also recap our successful end-of-year function and invite you to participate in a survey about your own year-end events. Additionally, we highlight the latest Xero updates, including the addition of fixed asset attachments and the introduction of Xero Analytics Plus for cash flow forecasting. Finally, we share valuable insights from Jena Addenbrooke and Forsyth Barr regarding the 2025 economic outlook and shine a spotlight on two of our valued clients.

This newsletter covers essential reminders for businesses preparing for the holiday season, including adjusting operations, setting up out-of-office messages, and planning cash flow. It also highlights key tax deadlines, the importance of filing annual company returns, updates from Xero, and an interest rate cut by the RBNZ. Additionally, it introduces a consultancy specializing in digital display solutions.

In this newsletter, we inform you of a temporary system shutdown by IRD for system updates over Labour Weekend 2024. From 5pm Friday, 25 October to 8am Tuesday, 29 October, myIR, phone services, and gateway services will be unavailable. We also advise early filing for returns due over the shutdown period, including the 28 October GST due date, which is automatically extended to 29 October. Payments for Working for Families and Child Support will remain unaffected.

This newsletter highlights upcoming tax deadlines for October and November, including payroll and GST obligations. It also discusses changes in GST for Airbnb and other electronic marketplace rentals starting April 2024, and updates on Xero’s pricing and payroll enhancements. Additionally, it covers rules around foreign share taxation and announces a feature on insolvency firm Blacklock Rose.

Our latest newsletter focuses on important tax deadlines for June and July 2024, tips for avoiding IRD-related scams, and efficient methods for storing business records electronically using Xero and Hubdoc. It also highlights alternative tax payment options through Tax Management New Zealand (TMNZ) to help manage provisional and terminal tax obligations. Stay informed and plan ahead to ensure smooth financial operations.