May 2021

Need help with your tax payments?

Tax pooling is a way to pay provisional tax by either chipping away at what you owe in instalments or deferring the whole amount to a payment date that suits you, without incurring Inland Revenue late payment penalties or interest.

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Penalising R&M

Classifying expenditure as either deductible repairs and maintenance (R&M) or non-deductible capital expenditure is not clear cut. It is a question of fact and no two situations are the same. And while its advantageous from a tax perspective, when is it pushing ‘the line’ too far.

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10 ways to lift your margin

There’s always room for improvement at the margin; small tweaks can massively boost your bottom line! How much extra would a 1% increase in gross margin give you?

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The Five ‘A’s of Change - achieving continuous improvement

Covid has been a powerful catalyst for change. Going forward, how can we consciously use the process of change to continuously improve our business? Use the 5 ’A’s of Change: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, Accountability & Acknowledgement.

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New superannuation rate: are you on track for retirement?

NZ superannuation has just increased – are you on track for a comfortable retirement? It could be time to start making a few changes that will set you up for a better future. The sooner you start, the more you can build your retirement savings.

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Is property still a good investment?

It’s becoming more expensive to own rentals, so is property still a good investment? The costs and risks may have risen, but it also has one distinct advantage…

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Do you need better access to funding?

If you want to strengthen your capital position, now’s the time to act and to start thinking about your funding needs as a company. Talk to us about creating a funding strategy.

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Minimum wage: expect more increases

The minimum wage hike is now in action – and it’s increased every year since 2000. This is a great time to review your pricing as costs rise.

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Supply shortages – some of them surprising!

COVID-19 has fundamentally disrupted global trade to the point there are product shortages starting to play out. You might be surprised at some of these.

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Business interruption due to Covid-19

Inland Revenue has set out a ‘draft’ view on to what extent businesses can claim tax deductions for expenditure incurred while impacted by Covid-19. Your comment is welcomed – the deadline is 28 May.

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