The Bright-Line Property Rule In New Zealand: Are Your Gains Taxable?

KEY POINTSThe bright-line rule determines if your property gains are taxable.It only applies to residential property sold within 10 years of purchase, or within 5 years for a

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What Is My Tax Code?

KEY POINTSYour tax code tells your employer how much tax to deduct from your paycheck.All people who have a job in New Zealand require a tax code.You will

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How To Calculate FIF/FDR Tax: Step-By-Step Guide

What Is A FIF?Around 2008, the IRD decided to start taxing foreign investments differently to domestic ones.The FIF taxation scheme was brought in which taxed overseas shares much

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What is a PIE? (And Why They Can Be Great Investments)

When the PIE scheme was set up some years ago, it was quite a big deal. I had just started my career as an accountant back then, and

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How To File Your Own Tax Return

Did you know you can file your own tax return online? And if you don’t, you may be missing out on potentially thousands of dollars in tax refunds?

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How To (Legally) Claim Your Household Expenses As Tax Deductions

Did you know… If you run any kind of business or side hustle and you work on it at home, your home becomes a place of business. This

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