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Claiming business expenses - tips & tricks

What are expenses? Expenses are the costs you incur in the day-to-day running of your business. At tax time, your total profit (the amount you need to pay tax on) is your taxable income minus the expenses you can claim — so the more you can claim, the less tax you have to pay. Business expenses(external link) — Inland Revenue Tip:  Getting a tax ...

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Managing stress at tax time

Tax time doesn’t have to be stressful. With good planning and clear processes, you can make it easier on yourself. Learn three tips for reducing stress at tax time. Watch: Reducing stress during tax time - external link.   What this helpful video to learn tips for reducing your stress. 1. Don't leave things to the last minute.2. Get everything in order.3. Reset ...

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Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 – changes to tenancy terminations in force

Changes to tenancy terminations came into force on 30 January 2025 as part of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act which was passed in December 2024. The following changes relating to tenancy terminations came into force on 30 January 2025: Tenants can end their periodic tenancy with 21 days’ notice, as long as notice has not already been given. Landlords can terminate a periodic ...

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