Key News and Insights

Government’s U-Turn: interest deductibility changes

The government has reneged on its coalition promise to increase the deductible percentage of loan interest retrospectively from the FY2024...
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GST changes to short-term letting on platform providers like Air BnB

You may recall the discussion surrounding the Labour government’s proposed “AP Tax,” affecting platform providers like Airbnb. This tax would...
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Year-end tax planning

As we countdown towards the end of the 2024 financial year, here are some some tax planning opportunities to help...
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End of financial year checklist

It’s time for us to start working on your annual accounts, so we’ll need some information from you to help...
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Property succession planning

In New Zealand, where our economy is dominated by farming, succession planning for the family farm is a big issue,...
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Tax and Property – The consequences of entering and leaving personal relationships.

Many investors are familiar with the matrimonial property rules that can entitle a spouse or partner to claim 50% of...
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Should an SME have a board? What does that look like?

When talking about governance and boards, typically what comes to mind for most small to medium-sized business owners is a...
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It’s not easy being the bank of Mum and Dad

Many parents will relate to navigating the minefield around helping children into a home. Firstly, there is the pressure to...
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How to best manage a Trust for maximum benefit in 2024

Firstly, let me say that I would never be without a trust. I do not believe in winding up a...
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National’s vision: A path to restoring stability for property investors

Well, finally, we are here. The election is upon us, and never before has there been a political choice that...
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Setting Strategy – Embracing Vision, Mission and Values or the What, Why and How?

The thought of setting a strategy for an organisation can be a daunting task, especially given the multitude of experts,...
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Taxation of personal property vs. real property

While there are specific taxing provisions dealing with real property, land and buildings, there are also non-specific provisions that can...
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Lending a helping hand

How to be the ‘bank of mum and dad’ fairly, successfully and affordably. We’re told the bank of mum and...
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HSBC building

HSBC New Zealand to exit retail banking market

HSBC has made the decision to exit the retail banking market in New Zealand. While this decision may have an...
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Tax planning for the 39% Trust tax rate increase.

Despite the government promising no new taxes in the budget the increase of the trust tax rate to 39% did...
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When is subdivision or development work ‘minor’?

Investors that have ever divided or developed their investment property – or even investigated this – will probably have had...
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App of the Month: Spotlight Reporting

Each month at PKF Withers Tsang we take a look at the various applications and digital programs that are available...
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Budget 2023

The New Zealand government has released the much-anticipated Budget 2023, outlining the country’s spending plan for the coming years. With...
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Are you at risk of hitting the financial wall with your properties?

This article is a no-frills, cold hard look at the cashflow reality facing heavily leveraged residential property investors who are...
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Fostering talent with the New Zealand Comedy Trust

It might surprise you, but even accountants understand and appreciate the value that the creative arts add to society. It...
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Proud supporter of the Cook Islands Business Hub

PKF Withers Tsang and New Zealand have a special relationship with the Cook Islands. Director, Nick Ashford and his family...
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Bike for Blokes ride is a wrap

Well, I made it! On 15 March I rolled into Bluff with my 5 other Bike for Blokes riders, having...
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