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Recycle your writing instruments at DPA
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019
Drop off your old or empty writing instruments to DPA and Bic, in conjunction with Terracycle, will give them a second life. There will be a box at reception to drop off your recycling. For each kilogram we recycle, we receive $1 which we will donate to Wairakei School (who are also a drop off…
Read More2019 Budget Overview
Friday, May 31st, 2019
The Government delivered its first Wellbeing Budget on 30 May 2019. In line with its strong focus on social policy, the mental health sector, child wellbeing and social welfare all gained significant increases in spending. The Wellbeing Budget focuses on five priority areas: taking mental health seriously improving child wellbeing supporting Māori and Pasifika aspirations…
Read MoreNew ACC Rates Set
Tuesday, May 21st, 2019
The ACC levies have been set by regulation for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 tax years. For both tax years the earners’ levy remains the same at $1.39 (GST-inclusive) per $100 liable earnings. The minimum liable earnings for self-employed workers increases from $32,760 to $36,816. The maximum liable earnings will increase for: self-employed people from $124,053…
Read MoreTax Implications of Working for Accommodation
Monday, April 8th, 2019
A business owner (like a farmer, restaurant owner, or someone in the accommodation business) who provides accommodation to workers in return for them carrying out tasks should be aware that there could be income tax, GST and other implications of providing that accommodation. For example, the value of accommodation may have to be treated as…
Read MoreUpdates from the IRD
Monday, March 18th, 2019
The following are updates we have had from the IRD that will be of interest to you: KEY SERVICES UNAVAILABLE IN LATE AVAILABLE In late April the IRD will make improvements to their systems to help make income tax more straightforward for you in the future. myIR Secure Online Services, their phone lines and offices…
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