New Kiwitax Logo

As we're moving and needed to update addresses on stationery we've also taken the opportunity to modernise the Kiwitax logo, colours and tag line. The new tag line "friendly, efficient accounting" comes from our focus on providing fabulous client service plus being efficient at the services we provide therefore keeping your compliance costs in check. It's great having two versions too - this allow... More

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Posted 18/03/2015

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Due Dates for March 2015

PAYE: 1 Monthly PAYE return and any payment for February is due 20 March. GST: 1 and 2 Monthly GST returns and any payments for period end 31 January are due 2 March (Normally 28 Feb but falls on a weekend). GST: 1 Monthly GST returns and any payments for period end 28 February are due 30 March. Income Tax Return: 2014 income tax return due for clients of tax agents are due 31 March. Any... More

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Posted 5/03/2015 – Updated 7/04/2015

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Is Paying Wages "Under the Table" Worth It?

It can be easy to fall into the trap of paying your staff cash "under the table" instead of putting them on the payroll, less paperwork, no holiday pay, KiwiSaver and so on.  However this will surely backfire for you when it comes to preparing your business and/or personal income tax return. These cash withdrawals from your business will be treated as personal drawings and therefore won't be... More

Topics: Record Keeping Employing PAYE Salary & Wages

Posted 4/02/2015

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Due Dates for February 2015

PAYE: 1 Monthly PAYE return and any payment for January is due 20 February. GST: 1 and 2 Monthly GST returns and any payments for period end 31 January are due 2 March (Normally 28 Feb but falls on a weekend). Any questions please ask. More

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Posted 3/02/2015

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Leased Buildings and Broken Windows - Who Pays?

An interesting heads up for anyone leasing a building and for building owners.. Recently a mower launched a large rock through one of our windows resulting in an approximately $1000 bill. The building is leased and the lease states that we are responsible for the cost of replacing the glass so we contacted our insurance people to make a claim... We were advised there was a property law change ... More

Topics: Rental Property Business

Posted 3/02/2015

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How to Upload Documents to Kiwitax Team

A popular option with many clients is sending us files electronically. If you would like to easily and securely send documents to Kiwitax Team here's a quick walk-through... Sign in here - If you don't have a sign in, create one here Once signed in, go to Client Area - you'll see the uploader links on the menu. If you have a single file or multiple files to upload use the upload page Simply ... More

Topics: Guides Client Care

Posted 2/02/2015

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ACC Levies - Options to Save or Increase Cover

ACC have a plan that allows self-employed people and non PAYE shareholder employees to negotiate the level of compensation (subject to ACC approval) called ACC Cover Plus Extra. This allows you to dial down your cover (or increase it if required) and you won't need to prove your earnings when making a claim, which is required with the standard ACC plan. ACC Cover Plus Extra can be really benefici... More

Topics: Business Tax Compliance Salary & Wages ACC Levies

Posted 26/01/2015

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ACC Levies Explained

ACC levies for people in business and now rental property profits are payable based on the profit generated from your trading activities. They are also payable on the gross wages paid to your employees. ACC levies are compulsory to cover you and your staff for personal injuries. There are concessions though if you are only part time in your business. Once your income tax return is filed for a yea... More

Topics: Business Tax Compliance Guides ACC Levies

Posted 26/01/2015

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We're Relocating to Ahuriri in Napier

We're moving our office to Ahuriri sometime in March. The lease on our current building is coming to an end so our new location will be in one half of the former Big Save furniture building on Bridge Street (the half closest to Vetro). Construction is well under way with holes being made in walls for windows and doors, framing going up and so on. We're being shown through the week after next - thi... More

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Posted 15/01/2015

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Debtor Payments Slow Coming In?

If you're finding your customers are taking too long to pay and it is creating cash flow headaches it could be worth investigating invoice factoring. This is when a third party pays you immediately a percentage of your invoice (around 80%), they then collect the funds from your client and pay you the balance less a commission once the client has paid. This way you are getting paid as soon as you ... More

Topics: Business Links Cashflow

Posted 15/01/2015

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Have a Family Member Living in Your Rental Property?

If you have a family member or associated party living in your rental property, there are different tax rules that apply to this situation. Based on the arrangement you have with them, the following rules apply. If you're not charging them any rent - you don't need to declare this rental property in your income tax return and you can't claim any costs. If you're charging them less than mar... More

Topics: Income Tax Rental Property Tax Returns LTC Non-Resident

Posted 12/01/2015

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Happy New Year 2015

Hi Everyone - Happy new year! We hope you've had a fabulous break where possible or if it's your busy season we hope business has been going well! A quick note to advise we're (mostly all) back at work now this week with the full team back on deck next week. It's great to be back and into the new year. If you've any accounting and tax questions please do sing out, we're always happy to help! More

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Posted 8/01/2015

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Due Dates for January 2015

PAYE: 1 Monthly PAYE return and any payment for December is due 20 January. GST: 1 and 2 Monthly GST returns and any payments for period end 30 November are due 15 January. Provisional Tax Instalment: Second instalment of 2015 provisional tax for tax payers who pay in 3 instalments during the year is due 15 January. FBT: 3 Monthly Fringe Benefit Tax return and any payment is due 20 January. GS... More

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Posted 1/12/2014 – Updated 15/12/2014

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Due Dates for December 2014

There's only one due date for December as the GST dates are extended through into January. PAYE: 1 Monthly PAYE return and any payment for November is due 22 December. Any questions please ask. More

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Posted 1/12/2014

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Kiwitax's 15th Birthday!

Today 15 years ago we started a tiny accounting business which eventually became Kiwitax. We're super grateful for all the wonderful people who have chosen us to work for them over these years - thank you so very much! More

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Posted 23/11/2014

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