Congratulations to three teams that equally won the Gilmore Taylor award for Excellence in Financial Management 2020 at the Young Enterprise Scheme awards 2020. All three of these teams scored 100% on the ‘Financials’ section of their respective annual reviews, as marked by CAANZ. L&L Partnership – Kerikeri High School Recipe book compiled by getting […]
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Change and uncertainty can take their toll on a business and its people. You and your workers may feel anxious or stressed about the future. It may feel difficult to talk with employees about their wellbeing and about challenges facing your business. But it’s much worse to avoid these conversations. Here’s a round-up of tips […]
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From 1 October, Westpac will only accept tax payments with a barcode. If you are planning to make payments at a Westpac branch or Smart ATM in future, you will need to have a barcode. This helps to ensure the payment goes to the right place. Where to find a barcode Barcodes are usually printed […]
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During uncertain times, employees who are on parental leave may face financial difficulty and want to return to work earlier than planned. In response, employers need to act in good faith and be as flexible as possible, to make sure that an employee’s early return benefits both parties. While an employee is on parental leave […]
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Inland Revenue has updated its guidance on the tax treatment of cryptoassets in New Zealand. Crypto-assets are also known as cryptocurrencies or virtual currencies. For more information: https://media.ird.govt.nz/articles/new-inland-revenue-guidance-on-cryptoassets/
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Are you thinking of taking on more staff, and trying to decide whether you need an employee or contractor? Take care. The initial appeal of a contractor may not be right in the eyes of the law and getting this wrong can be costly to you and your business. Employment New Zealand have useful guidance […]
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From 1 July 2020, the duration of parental leave payments will extend from 22 weeks to 26 weeks and the maximum weekly rate for eligible parents will increase from $585.80 to $606.46 gross. The minimum payment rate for self-employed parents increases from $177.00 to $189.00 gross per week, which is equal to 10 hours of […]
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Changes to the in-work tax credit (IWTC), which removes the requirement for working families to work a minimum number of hours, come in to effect next month. From 1 July, the IWTC will be available to eligible families who are not receiving an income-tested benefit or student allowance and have some income from paid work […]
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