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Dividends – Get the Basics Right

When the top personal tax rate for individuals increased to 39% from 1 April 2021, it was not surprising to see an increase in the number and quantum of dividends declared by companies (owned by individuals) in the lead up to the change.

1 Dec 2023 Read more
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Covid Fraud

Given the necessity of providing fast relief, the wage subsidy scheme provided during COVID in NZ was largely based on trust. Today, MSD operates a Wage Subsidy Integrity and Fraud Programme aimed at ensuring the integrity of the payments and who received them.

1 Dec 2023 Read more
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Research & Development Regimes

New Zealand currently has two different tax concessions aimed at encouraging research and development (R&D). Namely, the Research and Development Loss Tax Credit (RDLTC) and the Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI).

1 Dec 2023 Read more
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Tax Pooling & Provisional Tax

For a standard 12-month year, provisional tax is due in three instalments. The instalments generally fall on the 28th day of the fifth, ninth and thirteenth months. However, this is varied in certain situations.

1 Dec 2023 Read more
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Australia’s Tax System Compared

With the recent inflation driven surge in the cost of living, apparent increase in crime and seemingly constant complaints about the education and health systems, some New Zealanders are considering packing up shop and moving across the ditch to Australia.

1 Dec 2023 Read more
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New Business Payment Disclosure Regime

The Business Payment Practices Act 2023 (‘the Act’) was enacted on 26 July 2023. It will require certain entities (‘reporting entities’) to publicly disclose specific information about their payment practices.

1 Dec 2023 Read more
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Succession Planning for Legal Firms

Succession planning is an often underestimated yet critical component of a legal firm's long-term success. While legal professionals are primarily focused on providing exceptional legal services and growing their client base, it is equally essential to have a well-crafted succession plan in place.

7 Nov 2023 Read more
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Valuing Interests in Law Firms

As Chartered Accountants, we are often tasked with the responsibility of evaluating and appraising various businesses and assets.

7 Nov 2023 Read more
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New Chairman Announcement

We are pleased to announce Sam Bassett has taken over as Chair of Moore Markhams New Zealand.

1 Nov 2023 Read more
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Getting in Control of Your Inventory

As a manufacturing or product-based business, efficient stock management is a big part of running a smooth operation. But the way we manage stock and inventory has changed radically in the past decade, in no small part due to the evolution of inventory technology.

9 Oct 2023 Read more
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