Covid-19 Response for Business
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…
Our Upside Down World
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 – part of the festive fun
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…
Tax Time with Cath (Tax Manager)
Among many changes this year, Inland Revenue has also changed the way they charge penalties and interest on late paid provisional tax. In the past, if provisional tax was paid late, there were usually no significant consequences. Now, under the…
A top tip from Trudy, our Xero guru!
If you get bills emailed to you as pdf attachments, here’s a way to help save time when entering them into Xero. Your Xero account has a unique email address that you simply forward the bill email to. Xero attaches…
Getting holiday pay right
Do you have staff taking leave over Christmas? Are systems in place to make sure everyone gets what they’re entitled to? Even if someone else handles your payroll, you are responsible for making sure holiday pay and leave payments are…
ERA Hiking Employee Awards
One of the websites we often find useful is Employers Assistance Ltd and recently they reported on a change at the Employment Relations Authority, one we thought well worth sharing with you. From their newsletter: Recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA)…
ACC’s Coverplus Levy is changing
If you’re self-employed and on ACC’s basic cover – CoverPlus – you won’t receive a 2019/2020 invoice this year. According to their announcement on 11 September, ACC is changing when and how they levy self-employed people: that is, from the…
Domestic Violence Leave
Imagine trying to work while juggling court, counselling, and your family’s needs following a domestic violence incident. This is the situation for thousands of Kiwis, but it’s set to improve with the new Domestic Violence – Victims’ Protection Act. The…
No More Cheques
Inland Revenue is moving on from cheques – this is the message they’re giving us. So we need to make sure that we’re prepared, and that you’re prepared. From 1 March next year, Inland Revenue has said they will no…