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Tax Talk Newsletter Spring 2024
Common myths a trap for newcomers Running a business can be challenging, and dealing with taxes can add to the complexity. Here are some common myths that often confuse new entrepreneurs. Myth #1: Taking less out means less tax While the money you take out is considered income, it's not your taxable income. Taxes are based on your business profit, which is your sales ...
Tax Talk Newsletter Winter 2024
“BUDGET 2024” - TAX POLICY ANNOUNCEMENTS Personal tax cuts confirmed in Budget 2024 The coalition government’s first budget has been delivered against the backdrop of a declining economy The much-anticipated detail of changes to personal tax thresholds have finally emerged. The government made no secret that tax relief was on the way f or New Zealanders, however, exactly what form those changes would ...
Tax Talk Newsletter Autumn 2024
Reducing Spending by Identifying ‘Leakage’ With the darkening clouds on the horizon for business, discussion arises on unnecessary expenses – ‘Leakage’. This affects the farming sector with the sudden drops in the 2023/2024 dairy payout, where there has been a lot of discussion on what farmers can do to reduce their costs and avoid having to increase their overdraft limit. If we can ...
Tax Talk Newsletter Summer 2024
First steps for tax and income relief announced Finance Minister Nicola Willis on 20th December announced time-critical tax and benefit changes together with a commitment to delivering further income tax relief in Budget 2024. “The coalition Government is progressing a number of commitments to address the growing cost of living, deliver income tax relief and reduce the tax burden. We know Kiwis ...
Tax Talk Newsletter Spring 2023
Managing your Tax Obligations whilst Growing your Business We've heard it many times, there are two certainties in life - death and taxes. Everybody has to pay Tax. For the self-employed, paying taxes can potentially destroy your business unless you learn to manage it. So here are a couple of tips on how to manage your tax payments and at the same time ...