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Inland Revenue has issued an important message for businesses regarding recent legislative change on the remission of use of money interest (UOMI). The message is intended to provide clarity on the remission of UOMI and other measures available to taxpayers who are struggling to pay their tax in full and on time as a result …
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The Government is proposing amendments to the Companies Act 1993 as another lifeline in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. The proposals are intended to keep affected companies afloat by: • Encouraging directors to keep trading through creating a “safe harbour” from insolvency breaches if directors consider, in good faith, that any debts could probably …
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Tax relief and income assistance are available to people affected by the downturn in business due to the COVID-19. IRD has a range of ways to help depending on your circumstances. As your tax agent, talk to us and see how we able to help. Below is a quick summary on the list of tax …
COVID-19 has forced the big questions. How do we slow transmission, protect the vulnerable and how do we recover? Stories that have inspired range from Italians singing from lockdown to lift morale to business innovations to safeguard customers. Proactive businesses are sending out reassurance on client and staff health and business continuity. Talk to us …
The decision to raise your rates is a tricky one. But in the end it’s not the hike itself that’s important, it’s how you implement it. Netflix, for example, put its prices up recently. And while their customers didn’t like it, after a few rumblings, the majority stayed on. So what did this entertainment giant …
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Are you conducting research and development on home turf? You could be eligible for a tax credit of 15% on eligible R&D expenditure. The Government have introduced legislation bringing in a new R&D tax credit effective from the 2019/20 income tax year (1 April 2019 for most taxpayers) to encourage more Kiwi businesses to invest …
Putting your nose to the grindstone and just getting more done? Being productive is about doing more of the right things. That means identifying key tasks and eliminating everything else. Here’s how to do it: Passion + proficiency = productivity Go through your tasks and projects, and rate your passion and proficiency for each of …
Why apprenticeships work so well With New Zealand’s construction industry going ballistic, a lot of construction companies are looking to hire new staff. Do they stick with their subbies, bring in qualified builders or take on an apprentice? Stefan Cammell, owner of Cammell Projects in Queenstown believes it’s an employer’s responsibility to upskill the next …
Are your ideal customers adults? Then your business needs to be on Facebook because that’s where their eyeballs are. Time-poor or don’t have a clue where to start? Get some answers with these six most frequently asked questions. 1. Why should my business be on Facebook? Facebook is the most cost effective way to promote …
Read more “Facebook: Why your business needs it (and how to use it!)”
