by KGA Accounting Plus | Jan 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you regularly sell goods online, including on auction sites like Trade Me, you are “in trade”.This means you have the same tax obligations as any other business — income tax and possibly GST. And you must also follow consumer laws, eg the Consumer Guarantees Act...
by KGA Accounting Plus | Dec 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are many benefits to working as a contractor — it can pay better than doing a similar salaried job and be more flexible. But there are hidden costs to think about, too.It’s a common mistake to assume what you’ll earn in a year simply by looking at your contract...
by KGA Accounting Plus | Nov 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
All self-employed people can claim business expenses, contractors and sole traders included. If you work from home you can claim some household expenses, as well.Make sure you’re not missing a trick at tax time — find out what counts as an expense. What counts as an...