March 2020

Coronovirus – Changes Announced for Wage Subsidy

Coronavirus – Changes Announced for Wage Subsidy The government announced changes to the wage subsidy scheme on Friday 27 March. If your business has already applied for support and did so prior to 4 p.m. on Friday 27 March, you are not impacted. However, you should read on to see some commentary on asking employees …

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Coronavirus – IRD Tax Payments

Coronavirus – IRD Tax Payments Inland Revenue have issued advice on tax payments during the Coronavirus pandemic. With New Zealanders locked down in their homes, and many businesses at a standstill, the department acknowledges that making timely tax payments will be a challenge. Some businesses will be financially distressed at this time. We know from …

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Covid-19

Covid-19 – Essentials for Business

We pride ourselves on our commitment to our clients through thick and thin. With the Covid-19 pandemic rapidly impacting business, we thought it was important to update our clients on developments along with useful tools. The government has already signalled that there may be additional stimulus in the coming months and we’ll continue to update …

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Coronavirus Tax Changes

Coronavirus Tax Changes The coronavirus pandemic has seen some significant tax changes announced. Media attention seems to have focused on the announcement on wage and salary subsidies but the government has also announced some important changes for the 2021 income year (1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021). Depreciation on Low Value Assets For nearly …

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Covid-19 – Essentials for Business

Covid-19 – Essentials for Business We pride ourselves on our commitment to our clients through thick and thin. With the Covid-19 pandemic rapidly impacting business, we thought it was important to update our clients on developments along with useful tools. The government has already signalled that there may be additional stimulus in the coming months …

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Xero offers free counselling for customers

Xero offers free counselling for customers Xero has announced a pilot programme of free counselling and support for their customers and accounting partners. Employers are able to access this service and offer it to their employees through the Xero Assistance Programme. Mental health statistics in New Zealand make for sobering reading. Suicide rates continue to …

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Uber and Xero

Uber and Xero have partnered with each other to make keeping track of bills easy. The new service will automate the flow of Uber invoices into Xero, saving time in reconciling payments and eliminating the need for data entry. To utilise the service, business owners need to use Uber for Business, available from the Xero …

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