Thursday, October 15th, 2020
Xero has made some great changes to their Starter package and it could be of benefit to those that are currently using Cashbook but looking for something a little extra OR those that are on the more expensive Standard package. Pricing is $27.50 + GST per month – unsure if this will suit your needs? …
Read MoreMonday, October 14th, 2019
To ensure your MYOB AccountRight is performing at its best, MYOB only let the most recent versions work online. If you are still using AccountRight 2019.1 you will need to update to the latest AccountRight version before 7 November, 2019 to keep working online. You will no longer have access to your company file if…
Read MoreWednesday, 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 MoreFriday, 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 MoreTuesday, 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 MoreWednesday, November 7th, 2018
Given the importance of keeping your PAYE and GST record-keeping and payments in order, it might be tempting to think that Fringe Benefit Tax, or FBT, is a relatively minor thing. But don’t be fooled. In 2017, Inland Revenue created a dedicated audit team to focus on this issue. One of the team’s aims is…
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