There are some big tax changes in 2017. In previous blog articles we’ve highlighted some of them, specifically around Use of Money Interest changes and Provisional Tax for companies.
Angus caught up recently with Michael Barnett, Chief Executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, to talk through the changes in more detail.
We hope you enjoy the interview.
https://aucklandchamberofcommerce.wistia.com/medias/idctuearal
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