The nature of a true and legitimate casual relationship between an employee and employer, is that the employer offers work/hours on an irregular basis to the casual employee, who can then choose to accept or decline the offered work/hours. There…
The Privacy Act 2020 introduces some new obligations for business and organisations. The changes to the Privacy Act from 1 December 2020 in summary: There is a new privacy principle that covers sending information overseasThere are new rules about letting…
GST can be a thorn in your side but if you understand when it’s due, what to pay, and make the most of your accounting software, you’ll escape unscathed. Here are four of the most common mistakes we see business…
Cashflow has been a big issue for thousands of businesses this year, and when the money’s not rolling in, it can help to rethink your costs. To do it effectively involves more than just keeping an eye on outgoings. It’s…
The Trusts Act 2019 comes into full force and effect on 30 January 2021. The purpose of the Trusts Act is to set out the core principles relating to trusts including discretionary family trusts such as the Trust and to…
Working from Home allowance extended In April, Inland Revenue began allowing employers to pay staff who were working from home because of the Covid pandemic up to $20 a week tax-free for expenses such as additional heating costs, without having to estimate…
13 signs your business might be in need of some help. The media is full of reports of impending business closures and restructures as a result of Covid-19. While many business are still performing well in our region, there are…
The government has released a number of measures which are designed to assist businesses and it’s our job to be up to date with all of them so that we may best advise you. A webinar we attended to this…
The world has been turned upside down by coronavirus Covid-19. Most businesses have been significantly affected and we have been busy advising clients regarding the wage subsidy and other measures brought in by the government. As we move to…
Parties and gifts are all part of the festive fun but they can cost a small fortune. Here’s a list of the rules around entertainment expenses so you know what’s deductible and non-deductible before you fork out for your staff…