When GST use shifts: Adjustment obligations that are easily overlooked (NZ)
When actual use differs from intended use, GST adjustments may be required to keep input tax claims aligned with economic activity...
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Taxing NFP membership receipts: Where will the policy land?
Inland Revenue is considering how NFP membership subscriptions, levies and member transactions should be taxed as policy direction begins to take shape...
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FBT for 2025/26: Common late-year issues and early reviews
Late-year FBT issues often stem from assumptions and weak records. February and March remain key periods to review positions before 31 March...
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Repairs and maintenance: Why “fixing what broke” might not be deductible
Storm repairs and defect remediation can look like-for-like, but timing and condition tests may still push costs into capital, not deductions...
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Beyond the hamper: year-end client gifts and key tax implications (NZ)
Digital gifting is on the rise, but deductibility varies—turning year-end client gifts into a careful tax and compliance exercise...
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Dealing with Inland Revenue – still a few bumps (NZ)
Survey shows improving Inland Revenue interactions, but inconsistency and capability pressures continue to challenge practitioners...
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Fixing the FIF puzzle: Why the new Revenue Account Method isnt enough (NZ)
CA ANZ welcomes the new Revenue Account Method but says broader reform of FIF and financial-arrangement rules is essential for real simplification...
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CA ANZ calls for refinement to ensure Tax Bill delivers genuine simplification (NZ)
CA ANZ welcomes the Bill’s intent to modernise tax compliance but flags key areas needing clarity and fairness...
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Shortfall penalties rethink: clearer rules on care and tax positions (NZ)
When Inland Revenue (IR) reviews the return, the issue is not just whether the deduction is denied, but whether a shortfall penalty should apply...
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When goodwill meets the tax rules: sponsorship can be taxing
Inland Revenue’s latest draft interpretation statement takes a closer look at where community support and tax intersect...
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Investment Boost remedial changes: tightening and clarifying the rules (NZ)
Introduced under urgency as part of the Budget process and without the benefit of external consultation, shortcomings in the original legislation have come to light...
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Key proposals in the August NZ Tax Bill: What’s changing and Why it matters
Many address areas where the current law is either impractical or overly complex, while others refine rules to better reflect modern circumstances, such as remote workers and small-scale renewable...
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To be in business: Are you really carrying on a business for tax purposes?
Have you ever wondered if your side hustle, investment activity, or even your hobby could be considered a business for tax purposes?...
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When IR comes knocking: What to know and do
Inland Revenue expects a return of more than $1 billion over two years, signalling a strong focus on high-risk areas such as trusts, residential property, and undeclared income in the hidden economy...
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Unlocking investment: Rethinking thin capitalisation for infrastructure projects
New Zealand’s current thin capitalisation rules aim to limit excessive interest deductions claimed by non-resident investors or foreign-controlled entities, but they weren’t built with large-scale...