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  1. Travel by car between home and work – private or not?

    Inland Revenue updates tax rules on travel between home and work, with new guidance to address deductibility and FBT implications...

  2. Draft PUB00489: Bright-line rollover relief more widely available than previously thought

    Inland Revenue’s draft PUB00489 clarifies that rollover relief is not optional, transferring the transferor’s acquisition date, cost base, and property-use history to the transferee...

  3. Taxing share investments: What every NZ investor needs to know

    Whether you use an online platform or a broker, it’s essential to consider the potential tax implications of your investments...

  4. Should the Reserve Bank issue a digital currency?

    In its consultation released on 17 April 2024 the Reserve Bank announced that it is considering issuing a digital currency. Nothing has been decided yet, but it is important to note that the digital...

  5. August Tax Bill delivers a variety of fixes

    The Annual Tax Bill recently received its first reading in New Zealand Parliament and is now open for public consultation...

  6. Speak up: The 2024 IR Satisfaction Survey goes live this September

    This annual survey aims to understand members’ experiences with Inland Revenue and identify some of the practical implications or pain points arising from recent tax changes...

  7. What the 31 July 2024 tax changes mean for your clients

    Starting 31 July 2024, New Zealand taxpayers will experience adjustments in their after-tax income due to changes in personal income tax (PIT) thresholds and tax credits...

  8. Authority rules – Requirements to act on behalf of clients

    Inland Revenue recently published their proposed operational position on what they require for a valid authority to act...

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  9. Inland Revenue tightens the reins on cryptocurrency tax compliance

    Inland Revenue has made some changes to the tax rules to deal with cryptocurrencies...

  10. Decoding the tax labyrinth of livestock valuation

    Livestock farming is not only pivotal for its economic contributions but also complex due to the elaborate tax rules that govern it...

  11. Inland Revenue’s response to surging overdue tax debt

    John Cuthbertson, Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand tax leader points to several factors contributing to this troubling trend...

  12. Donating trading stock? Here’s what you need to know

    New rules apply for disposals occurring on or after 1 April 2024...

  13. What if I use a property manager?

    New marketplace rules for listed services, the sharing economy and using a listing intermediary to manage a holiday home from 1 April...

  14. Tax burden eased on backdated lump sum payments

    Legislation for tax relief on backdated payments has been enacted...

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  15. Trimming the bright-line test and eliminating commercial property depreciation

    New Zealand’s new government announces initial property tax changes...