New NOW Free Wifi Hotspot at Kiwitax

We're super pleased to announce there's now an Airnet Free Wifi Hotspot at Kiwitax. We switched to NOW back in August for our phones and internet and remain totally impressed with their awesome customer service. When the opportunity was offered to host an NOW Free Wifi Hotspot on our building we were more than happy to help. What this means for you is whenever you're visiting Kiwitax HQ or our ne... More

Topics: Kiwitax News Client Care Freebies

Posted 14/03/2012

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Time's Running Out for 2011 Annual Accounting & Income Tax

There's still many people yet to have 31 March 2011 annual accounting and income tax returns prepared. With only a few days left until the 31 March 2012 deadline, now is the time for action. If you're in this situation we strongly recommend contacting us to get it sorted. Going overdue results in late filing and payment penalties, may start incurring use of money interest and will lose the extensi... More

Topics: Due Dates Client Care

Posted 15/02/2012

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Reminder: GST Return, Payment Due 28 Feb 2012

A quick reminder that the GST return and any payment for GST period December / January is due to Inland Revenue on 28 Feb 2012. If you would like any help with your GST returns or have any questions please ask. We're always happy to help and talking with us is always free. More

Topics: Due Dates

Posted 15/02/2012

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Courier Deliveries from Kiwitax

When sending out completed work we often use couriers to deliver the packages. For client privacy and security we always instruct the courier to obtain a signature on delivery so we know the package has been successfully received. It appears sometimes the courier drivers are not following these instructions and occasionally leaving packages unsigned for which is far from ideal. We have discussed ... More

Topics: Client Care

Posted 31/01/2012

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Reminder: GST Return, Payment Due 6 January 2012

Hi everyone, we're back on deck after a lovely break and are looking forward to a busy 2012. A quick reminder for the GST return period ending 30 Nov 2011, the due date for the return and any payment is 16 Jan 2012. The later date than usual is to allow for the holiday period. We hope you have a fabulous year and let's hope the economy keeps improving. As always if you've any questions about... More

Topics: Due Dates

Posted 9/01/2012

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Kiwitax Website a Finalist for 2011 Plain English Award

For the second year running we're thrilled to be announced as a finalist for Best Plain English Website Award - Private Sector. Making accounting and tax as easy and stress-free as possible for clients is super important to us at Kiwitax. Being a finalist for the second year running is another wonderful confirmation that we’re communicating our message clearly without unnecessary jargon. Ta... More

Topics: Kiwitax News

Posted 15/11/2011

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Kiwitax Website Shortlisted for 2011 Plain English Award

We're super pleased to announce Kiwitax website has made the short list for the 2011 Plain English Awards! We were a finalist in the 2010 awards so are keeping our fingers crossed that we may win this year. The shortlist can be found here... http://www.plainenglishawards.org.nz/2011-plain-english-awards-shortlists/ More

Posted 27/10/2011

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Kiwitax GST Calculator for Windows - Faster, Better

We've added a small usability update to the Kiwitax GST Calculator for Windows which will hopefully save a little time when doing a few GST calculations in a row. The calculator remembers the last action used, like adding GST, getting GST content etc. and now repeats that action when you press the enter key again. The active last action button glows green so you can easily see what will happen ... More

Topics: GST Mobile Apps Freebies

Posted 24/10/2011

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Reminder: GST Return, Payment & Provisional Tax Instalment Due 28 October 2011

A quick reminder that GST Returns and any payments are due on the 28 October 2011 for the period ending 30 September 2011. This date is important for 1, 2 and 6 monthly GST returns. Also for 6 Monthly GST registered sole traders and companies who also pay Provisional Tax: The first instalment of 2012 Provisional Tax is due on 28 October 2011 Provisional tax is based on your last year's Incom... More

Topics: Due Dates

Posted 19/10/2011

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Hawkes Bay Anniversary Day 2011

A quick note to advise this Friday, 21 October is Hawkes Bay Anniversary Day which is a Hawkes Bay only public holiday. Kiwitax office will be closed for the day. Also Monday is Labour Day so we'll be open again on Tuesday 25 October. If you do contact us by phone please leave a message, we will return your call on Tuesday as well as respond to any emails etc. Hope you have a lovely long weekend ... More

Topics: Client Care

Posted 19/10/2011

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Urgent: LTC Election Forms

We've been sending LTC (Look Through Company) election forms to clients who will benefit from a LTC structure. It's super important these are signed and returned so we can get them to IRD before 30 September 2011. This is part of LAQCs ending.Please note LAQCs do not automatically become LTCs but instead become a normal QC (Qualifying Company) if the election forms are not submitted. This may mean... More

Topics: LTC Client Care

Posted 20/09/2011

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House Calls for Tax Returns

We've been contacted this morning by a lady saying a person came to her home in Auckland regarding her income tax return. She reported the person said they were from "Kiwitax". She had given the person her name and IRD number, filled in a tax return form and was waiting to be contacted back. We would like to confirm that... Kiwitax do not make house calls in any part of New Zealand We currentl... More

Topics: Kiwitax News

Posted 25/08/2011

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Here's the Kiwitax Television Commercial!

Here's our TV ad which has been airing on TVNZ over the last week. Hope you like it! It was created by the clever people at Indelible here in Napier. More

Topics: Kiwitax News Promos

Posted 23/08/2011

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Reminder: 31 July 2011 Period End GST & Provisional Tax Due Date

A quick reminder that both GST return and any payment for period ending 31 July PLUS first 2012 provisional tax instalment (if applicable) are due on Monday 29 August. Any questions please ask, always happy to help! More

Topics: Due Dates

Posted 23/08/2011

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Phone & Internet Provider Change to Airnet

This Friday afternoon, 19 August 2011, we're changing our phones and internet provider to Airnet so although unlikely there may be a short disruption to services. If our phones are down on Friday this may be the reason. There may be some delays in email arriving to us too while the DNS updates. Apologies in advance for any inconvenience. We're changing to Airnet as they're a local Hawke's Bay bus... More

Topics: Kiwitax News

Posted 17/08/2011

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