News & Practice Updates

Are you up to speed with the recent changes to fringe benefit tax (FBT)?

June 12, 2026

Do you provide fringe benefits to your employees? If so, you may need to update the tax treatment of these benefits to fall in line with the new fringe benefit tax (FBT) legislation.

Basic strategic advice: how do accountants support your financial performance?

June 10, 2026

How do accountants support your financial performance? We’ve highlighted four of the key ways we can improve your cashflow, revenue generation and overall profitability of your business.

Audit Shield – for protection against unplanned costs

June 10, 2026

No one wants to be audited, but anyone can come under the scrutiny of Inland Revenue. Read on to find out more about Audit Shield, and how it can protect you from unplanned costs associated with being audited.

Is your Airbnb income taxable?

June 4, 2026

Do you rent out all or part of your home short-term, through Airbnb, Bookabach, Holiday Homes or another property rental platform? Special tax rules apply to calculating income and expenditure, depending on the type of property and its use.

Budget 2026: What your small business needs to know

May 29, 2026

Budget 2026 was light on major business-related announcements. But there are some key changes to taxation that may affect your Kiwi small business. Read our Budget summary.

Tax and Paying People – allowances, benefits, lump sums

March 20, 2026

Do you pay your employees sums in addition to their normal wages, such as allowances, benefits, lump-sum payments, or holiday pay? Be aware of your tax liabilities and know when you need to deduct PAYE on behalf of your employees.

The basics of business finance: income and expenditure

March 18, 2026

Understanding the basics of business finance is a must as a business owner. We’ve outlined how income and expenditure work and the vital part they play in your financial health.

Save your business time and money using cloud accounting

March 16, 2026

Accounting tasks don’t have to eat into your business time. With the right cloud accounting software and setup, you can save time and money – while also getting tighter control over your finances.

5 challenges for small business - and how to beat them

March 13, 2026

Want to know how to beat the most common business challenges? We’ve highlighted five common challenges and the simple ways to overcome them.

Changes to KiwiSaver: how to get your business ready

March 11, 2026

Come April there will be changes to the contributions and rates for Kiwisaver. Find out more about the impact on your employees, your payroll, and your cashflow position.

Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed

December 3, 2025

Working for yourself or running your own business? Setup robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important tasks.

How can we support your business profitability?

December 1, 2025

Want to cut unnecessary costs, optimise the most profitable parts of your business, and increase your overall return on investment? Read on to find out about how we can work with you to support your ongoing business profitability.

Are tradie loyalty rewards taxable?

November 30, 2025

As a tradie, you might think loyalty rewards are tax-free. But the Inland Revenue has confirmed that this often isn’t the case.

Share investments and tax

November 27, 2025

Whether you’ve just started to play around with Sharesies, or are already comfortably managing your share portfolio, you need to be aware of how it affects your tax position and the implications if you sell your shares.

Taking card payments will now be more cost effective

November 24, 2025

The Commerce Commission has acted to reduce the cost of interchange fees on Visa and Mastercard payments. Find out what this means for your transaction costs.

MTM Accounting Blog — News & Updates