Client Newsletter [December 2016 & January 2017] The first of many changes that the IRD is making over the next few years to make tax simpler starts in early 2017. To make it easier and quicker for taxpayers to file and amend GST, the IRD is improving the GST service through myIR online. The new…
Client Newsletter [October & November 2016] From 1 October 2016, non-resident businesses that supply remote services (including online services) to customers resident in New Zealand will be required to register for New Zealand GST and charge GST on those services. Remote services can include: digital content such as e-books, movies, TV shows, music and online…
Client Newsletter [August & September 2016] When the Government introduced the “bright line” test for the sale of residential property from 1 October 2015, it required income tax be paid on any gains made from the sale if the property was bought and sold within two years. Inland Revenue has published some policy information on…
Client Newsletter [June & July 2016] The Government has announced that New Zealand will sign up to the global automatic exchange of information (AEOI) with effect from the 2018 year. The AEOI is modelled on the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). To date, 97 countries have signed up to the AEOI. New Zealand…
Bright-line test for gains on property The bright-line test introduced last year requires income tax to be paid on any gains from property purchased and sold within a two year period, though there are some exceptions. The objective is to improve compliance with the current residential land sale rules and ensure that property owners pay…
Client Newsletter [April & May 2016] Fringe Benefit Tax While there have been no major changes to the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) rules for a number of years, since it affects most businesses to some degree, a timely refresher is in order. Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) is a tax imposed on benefits provided to employees…