Julia Johnston
Remote Working and Taxes; Unravelling the Complexities
While the logistical aspect of working remotely has vastly improved, people are still largely unaware of the tax implications
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Articles
Julia Johnston
Sep 2, 20226 min read
Government's Controversial Tax Bill Unpacked
On 30 August 2022 the Government released its Taxation (Annual Rates for 2022-23, Platform Economy, and Remedial Matters) Bill (Bill). On...
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Julia Johnston
Dec 2, 20213 min read
Inland Revenue Signals their Attention to Offshore Employers with New Zealand-based Employees
With the current global pandemic more and more kiwis are returning home and continuing to work for their offshore employer.
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Julia Johnston
Oct 11, 20215 min read
Understanding Relationship Property: The Importance of Pre-nups and Separation Agreements
There is specific legislation that dictates how relationship property is to be divided, and the process which must be followed to do so.
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Julia Johnston
Sep 28, 20216 min read
Interest Deductibility and New Builds - Does the Draft Legislation Stack Up?
Legislation proposes that investors’ ability to deduct interest in relation to properties acquired before 27 March 2021, will be phased out
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Julia Johnston
Aug 3, 20216 min read
Inland Revenue Audits and Investigations – What you Should Know
When Inland Revenue investigate your tax affairs, they may choose to send you a “Risk Review” letter, or a notification of audit letter.
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Julia Johnston
Jun 11, 20217 min read
Limited Guidance on Interest Limitation Rules
The discussion document is comprehensive & addresses a number of areas that will be impacted by the interest limitation & bright-line rules
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Julia Johnston
May 20, 20212 min read
Trust Disclosure Rules
Given that there are between 300,000-500,000 trusts in NZ, there have been concerns that individuals will use trusts to avoid paying tax.
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Julia Johnston
May 12, 20215 min read
The Family Home Can Still Attract Bright-line Tax
Changes to the bright-line test mean properties acquired and then sold within 5 or 10 years, are taxed on the gain.
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Julia Johnston
Apr 16, 20212 min read
New Requirements for Purchase Price Allocation from 1 July 2021
If you are planning to buy or sell a business this year, you need to be aware of the new purchase price allocation rules.
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Julia Johnston
Mar 24, 20216 min read
The Bright-Line Test and Main Home Exemption – What You Need To Know
The new bright-line test extends the bright-line period to 10 years for any existing property acquired on or after 27 March 2021.
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Julia Johnston
Mar 23, 20215 min read
Property Investors Hit Hard by Tax Reforms
The Government has announced tax reforms which are attempting to grapple with the housing crisis.
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Fact Sheets
We have prepared a number of fact sheets to help you out with your migrant tax issues and other tax matters.
Tax Advice for Migrants and Returning Kiwis
...an overview of the key tax considerations.
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