Changes to parental leave payments

A law change means new rules for parental leave from June 2017. Changes include when a new parent can take parental leave payments, and what happens if a baby is born prematurely. New leave rulesWhen: 1 June 2017.What: Parents who want to get parental leave...

Advantages of being on our tax agency list

People often ask “What is the advantage of having an Accountant, when I can file my own returns?“. Did you know?…• You will get an extension of time for filing Tax returnsIncome tax returns for the year ending 31 March 2016 are due by 7 July 2016.7th July comes...

Online trading: A hobby or your business?

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...