News & Practice Updates

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.

Steven's retirement and your new point of contact, Kayleen

September 16, 2025

With Steven now off enjoying his retirement, Kayleen is here to look after anything you need, as well as our wider team.

5 ways to get in control of your business finances

September 10, 2025

We’ve got 5 simple ways to get more from your finances – by embracing the latest in digital accounting and finance apps.

Motor vehicle deductions and GST

September 9, 2025

Sole traders, partnerships, and trusts can claim deductions on motor vehicles for business costs and depreciation loss, for income tax and GST purposes. Calculating the GST can be tricky so it’s important to understand how it works.

Residential Property - the bright-line test and tax

September 8, 2025

If you're an investor, make sure you're familiar with the rules for residential investment property and tax.

Are you eligible for Working for Families Tax Credits?

September 4, 2025

You may be eligible for Working for Families assistance. It can be complicated to work out your entitlement. If your circumstances change your entitlement might too, and you need to be aware of the tax implications.

Accounting basics: the profit and loss and balance sheet reports

September 3, 2025

Do you know the difference between your P&L and your balance sheet? We can explain exactly what each report means – and how it reflects your current performance as a business.

Protecting you and your business: using trusts

September 1, 2025

Have you considered the benefits of using a family trust? We share five ways that a trust can help you shelter your personnel assets and protect the future of your family and business.

Audit Shield – for protection against unplanned costs

June 16, 2025

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.

Budget 2025: The impact for your small business

June 2, 2025

Budget 2025 was delivered on 22 May 2025, with a strong focus on investment into NZ infrastructure. But what do the Budget announcements mean for your small business?

Claiming home office expenses

May 26, 2025

If you’re a sole trader and do some of your work at home, you may be able to claim some of your household expenses as tax deductions if they relate to your business. In some circumstances, companies may also be able to claim for home office.

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