Graham & Dobson Accountants

IRD's consulting on tax obligations for various forms of residential rental re Air Bnb, Bookabach, boarders or home-stay students etc
Tax Informant – is this the job for you?
Scammers Alive!!! Why you shouldn't reveal passwords or important information
Selling or buying tax? Flexibility regarding tax obligations.
American Fast-food chains - Paying employees as fast as their food
Crush Protection on Quad Bikes - WorkSafe's recommendations.
Are you paying the correct KiwiSaver Prescribed Investor Rate?
Claiming Vehicle Costs
National Average Market Values for the years 2016-2019
Light Humour - Backyard Stuff!

May 2019

Minimum Wage Increase
One Billion Trees - Government's Grant for the establishing, maintaining and regeneration of trees for at least a 10 year period
KiwiSaver Changes - New Contribution Rates of 6% and 10%
Heating & Ventilation - Landlord Responsibilities for their Rental Properties
Landlords - Proposed changes to deducting losses made from residential rental properties.
New Mileage Reimbursement Rates
Employee vs Contractor - The real nature of the relationship
Working for Accommodation - Tax and other related implications
GST on Low Value Imported Goods $1,000 or less
Winding up a Company - The Process
Wage & Salary Earners - Welcome to the New Age!
Light Humour - All Too True!

March 2019

The Tax Working Group's Recommendations
- Capital Gains Tax
- Retirement Savings
- International Tax
- Raising the Low Income Tax Threshold
- Simplifying Small Business Tax Compliance
Ir-File Discontinuing. Are you ready for Payday Filing
2018 Law Changes - Letting fees ban; Payday filing; New hazardous substances regulations
Employment Law Changes
Employee Information Reminder
Are Bad Debts Tax-Deductible?
Light Humour - The Italian Book Keeper

December 2018

Is it appropriate for IRD to contact clients directly?
Deductible Legal Expenses when buying or selling a rental property
CashManager Rural Retirement - Rural Online Migration
Tax Invoice Documentation - the arrival of electronic invoices
The Three Certain things in Life - Death, Taxes and Employment Agreements!
Employers and Domestic Violence Leave - Preparing for the law change in April 2019
The Coalition's stance on Capital Gains Tax
Town & Around - Joanna Bradnock
Light Humour - Champagne Christmas

October 2018

Offshore persons applying for IRD Numbers - Satisfying the IRD Commissioner
Kiwibuild Homes - What, Where and Eligibility
Road User Charge increases from 1 October 2018
Are you ready for Payday Reporting - Employer Obligations for PAYE "Payday" filing
The Definition of a "Payday"
Insulating Rentals before the compulsory date of 1 July 2019
The End of Tripod Farm Petrol Tanks
Anti Money Laundering - Graham & Dobson Compliance Requirements
Staff Member in the Spotlight - Rachel Cook
Light Humour - Any Last Requests

August 2018

IRD Requests to pay Tax now being sent directly to clients
GST Refunds withheld - what are you rights?
Australian Biosecurity - "Don't be sorry, just declare it!
A Dream Project- BCITO Apprentice project encouraging more young Kiwis to sign up for a building apprenticeship
Anti Money Laundering Compliance - A significant problem in New Zealand and worldwide.
POLi Internet Banking - G&D now offer POLi Internet Banking to pay invoices
Work Related Meetings - Employees must be paid!
Illegal Interview Questions - What you need to know
Investment Properties for Land-type Businesses
Vehicle Registrations - Top Five Selling Vehicles
Does your Employment Agreement contain the mandatory terms required?
Parliament and Cameras
Poverty Bay A&P Show - Pet Competition - G&D Diamond Sponsor
Light Humour - Not Food as we knew it!

June 2018

Best Start Tax Credit – A new weekly payment for babies born on or after 1 July 2018
Changes to Paid Parental Leave from 18 weeks to maximum of 22 weeks
Cryptocurrency and Tax. What do you need to know?
Swift Acceptance of a Heated Resignation – An unjustified Dismissal?
Key Messages for Employers – Holiday and Leave Entitlements.
Interest-Free Advances to assist with Home Insulation
Companies Office Website Access Security
Wellbeing in the Workplace – Promoting good health and wellness within the workplace.
Livestock Valuation – National Average Market (Herd) Values 2015-2018
Light Humour – Seeing Eye to Eye!

April 2018

Auckland's new petrol tax to raise funds for 10 year transport programme
Congratulations to G&D client announced as winner of Gisborne/Wairoa Hill Country Farmer of the year
2018 increase to paid parental leave scheme
Trouble in toyland as older brands struggle to keep up with digital technology
IRD audits – what you need to know
Employment: Trial Periods vs. Probationary Periods
Public holidays and 'otherwise working day' considerations
Compulsory insurance for builders?
Light humour... The Bagpiper

February 2018

Minimum wage increase from 1 April 2018
NZ trailblazing uncharted territory for pay parity
Livestock rustling creating serious risk to farmers and their businesses... amendment bill to deter this is before Parliament
Tip jar squabbles in USA - who 'owns' the tips? Proposed rule changes pending...
Food sellers - are you registered for the new Food Act which comes into effect 1 April 2018?
Callaghan Innovation - are you aware of this crown entity offering research and development grants?
Enduring Powers of Attorney - some things you need to know
Employment Law - proposed changes regarding breaks, trial periods, collective agreements and unions
Car Insurance and warranty products - it is important to know what you are paying for
Light humour... Married 50 years!

December 2017

October 2017

IRD attempting to make tax simpler - draft bill in parliament proposes collecting more information on various earnings much more frequently
Are you earning income from YouTube or other online platforms?
The right to disconnect and not check emails during rest periods
Do you hire 'casual' employees? A note of caution regarding holiday and leave entitlements
The "Internet of Things" - The evolution of internet connectivity and networking across various devices
Annual leave entitlement and 'continuous' employment - the effect of unpaid leave
The commercial use of drones
Does your business use petrol for purposes other than driving on public roads? You may be entitled to and excise duty refund.
Light humour... the long and the short of it

August 2017

A warning on companies offering "Lay-by" or "buy now pay later" services
Minimum wage update and annualised minimum wage calculations
Paying employees under 16 years of age
Cash Manager Rural - cloud based development
The Australian budget - tax measures that may affect NZ businesses
NZX recommendation to disclose listed companies' executive pay packets
GST filing online - how to amend errors and allowing others to manage your MyIR
Significant changes coming to payroll reporting and administration of PAYE
Livestock valuations - NAMV 2014-2017
Let us know if you will receive money from overseas
Poverty Bay A&P Show - G&D is annual sponsor of Best Pet (Lamb, Goat or Calf) competition
Light humour: Hard of Hearing...

June 2017

Worksafe's clarification: Carrying passengers on quad bikes
Interesting graphs and statistics - vegetation in our district and global mobility
Beware of paying family members excessive salaries
When in Norway…
GST refunds must now be paid by direct credit to nominated bank account
Improvements to how IRD charges interest on provisional tax
Are you recording your employees' start & stop dates? How to amend them if necessary
Applying for an IRD number made simpler
Charities reporting regime – year two
Taxation of insurance receipts
New paid parental leave rules - options with other leave
Inland Revenue information sharing with the Registrar of Companies
ACC changes - work levy to go down
Light humour: Well, I never...

April 2017

School expenses - are you claiming a donation rebate on your school donation?
IRD refunds $100million to 166,000 customers... and $700m more unclaimed
Changes to schedular payments allows contractors to chose their own tax rate
The basic requirements of an employment agreement
Market value of employee accommodation
Changes to farm dwelling expenditure deductibility
Non-structural, seismic restraints failure in last year's earthquake
Making deductions from wages or salaries - know the rules
Rural areas to be covered nationally by Fire & Emergency Levies - possible rates reductions for rural property owners
New way to calculate mileage claims for business - take your odometer reading now!
Reminder about entertainment expenses and the percentages deductible
Light humour - Bragging!

F ebruary 2017

AirBnB - are you renting out a room?
New minimum hourly rate from 1 April 2017
Worksafe's ten year strategic plan
Market rent data for Gisborne properties
an unusual tax balance date in the UK... quite a story behind this!
Proposed legislative changes to Trusts
Major improvements to GST filing with MyIR
Changes to FBT on the horizon
Tax planning before 1 April with regards to bad debts, asset purchases, accruals and provisions and charitable donations
Rations - what can be claimed by farmers?
Certificates of exemption from Withholding Tax
Hot topic - funding for the fire service from insurance levies
emailing wages or HR enquiries - please use payroll@grahamdobson.co.nz

December 2016

Do you provide food and accommodation in exchange for work? There are tax implications!
Full time students with student loans may be able to get an exemption for repayments over summer
KiwiSaver for temporary employees (employed for 28 days or less)
Casual employee versus permanent part time - do you know the difference?
Paying staff, 'Days in Lieu' and "Mondayisation" this holiday period
Is your business cyber safe? NZ lags behind comparable economies
Farmhouse expenses - 25% concession is changing from 2018 tax year
Staff inductions: under-rated and underutilised
Light humour - The thoughtful Christmas gift!

November 2016

Employment agreements must be current and up-to-date
Smoke alarms now required in all residential rental properties
Paying the Police for certain costs that benefit private individuals
IRD focusing on tax compliance with regards to deducting withholding tax
New Reserve Bank restrictions on high loan to value ratio lending
Profit - the nuts and bolts - what can you learn from your financial statements?
Buying a property and depending on the LIM report provided by vendor? Our tips...
Entertainment expenses - gifts of food and drink - what can you claim?
Don't be caught unaware by insolvent debtors
Are you correctly filing BOTH employer forms each month?
Light humour - You can't argue with kids!

August 2016

Unemployment rate drop points to strong economic growth
G&D is annual sponsor of the A&P Show Pet Competition
Dairy prices down
Construction Contracts Act 2015 - further amendments
Vehicle Fringe Benefit Tax - are you paying too much?
Instant fuel discounts
Need to correct your Employer Monthly Schedule after filing?
Banking on the law
Farming land sales subject to the Bright-Line test
Charities reporting changes - common issues
Livestock Valuations -National Average Market Values (Herd Scheme) 2014-2016
Light humour - Poor Ole Bill

June 2016

Changes to the child support qualifying age
KiwiSaver contributions by new employees
Would you like to attend a refresher workshop at G&D for Banklink or Xero?
Use of Money Interest - what is it?
Reduced vehicle registration costs from 1 July
Does wearing a tie increase your productivity?
New reporting requirements for charities - do you know where you fit?
Private use of business vehicles - are you paying FBT?
Changes to paid parental leave for primary carers
Reduction in mileage rates for expense claims
GST to be charged on remote services from October 2016
Light humour - Irish Medical Terminology

April 2016

Changes to IRD's administrative systems with regards to GST and PAYE

IRD's focus areas for audits

How is your record keeping system? Recent prosecutions indicate it would be a great time to check on yours!

Rental property chattels and depreciation

New employment laws came in 1 April 2016 - what do you need to know?

NZ Superannuation - read the fine print if you want to get it!

What happens to your estate if you don't have a will?

Light Humour - They walk amongst us!

February 2016

A round up of law changes in 2016:
     - ACC levy changes
   - Health and safety at work
     - Zero hour contracts
     - Enforcement of employment standards

Do you hire overseas workers? Make sure you're aware of the changes to work visas

Health and Safety when working from home or on holiday

Tenancy agreements for farm employees provided with accommodation

Thinking of purchasing a business? Be sure to do your own due diligence

No room for passive company directors - new rules bring potential personal liability

Light Humour - Dress for the job you want!?!

December 2015

What is your BIC Code and how do you find it?

Are fines tax deductible?

Are you moving or travelling overseas long term? Be sure to sort your student loan obligations!

Managing your payroll with regards to the Christmas and New Year public holidays

Feejoa - a new loyalty scheme to pay off your student loan faster!

Using Toll Roads? Some options for paying the tolls due

Is your business ready for Health & Safety law changes?

Light Humour - Who says men don't remember!?!

October 2015

Do you receive cash-back rewards on your credit card?

Reduction in mileage rate for 2016 year onwards

Changes to MYOB Banklink data

G&D continues to sponsor the A&P Show pet competition

Employing part time or casual workers over summer? Read this!

What are the costs of your fixed term debt? Consider benefits of changing the terms as OCR drops

Key changes regarding tax issues for the NZ housing market

Health and Safety - who will do what when new laws come into effect April 2016?

Oz tax system favours big cheeses!

Light Humour - waiting for the paternity results...

August 2015

Bonuses and lump sum payments to employees - are you deducting the correct amount of tax?

Whinray Ecological Trust - did you know you can "sponsor a hectare" to help protect wildlife? We do!

Windows 10 upgrade email scam - don't get caught out!

Reduce spending by identifying "leakage" in your farming business

Rules around forfeiture of wages if an employee fails to give notice

Kiwisaver first home withdrawal changes

Are you updating your information with the Companies Office? Talk to us first!

The practice of "seasonal averaging of wages" is in the spotlight

2015 Livestock Values for NSC and Herd Schemes

New mobile app simplifying GST filing

Light Humour - If you marry an Aussie girl...

June 2015

Kiwisaver: changes for first home withdrawal, and will you get the full government top up this year?

Companies Amendment Act - what do you need to do?

Minimum employment standards - some changes are proposed

ACC vehicle licencing levy reduction - maximise your registration savings now!

Has the "sharing economy" touched your business?

Variation of Employment Agreements - what you need to know

"The Budget" - an outline of changes including income tax on house sale proceeds

IRD use of money interest rates increased on 8 May

Light Humour in the Rugby World Cup year

April 2015

Adult minimum wage increase from 1 April 2015

ANZAC day falls on a weekend this year - what you need to know about the first "Mondayisation"

Customers want help first, selling last. Are you giving your customers what they want?

Meetings matter - some tips for facilitating a good one

Don't forget employee start and finish dates on your IRD employer returns - they're important!

Good record keeping for business is a legal requirement - what do you need?

Social media and employment - a "private" conversation with 200 friends?

Farm expenses increased according to Statistics NZ's Price Index

Farming Women Tairawhiti - bringing together women with an interest in rural life

Light Humour - understanding cricket

February 2015

Changes to paid parental leave from 1 April 2015

NZ log prices hit a nine month high

Kiwi shoppers played 'chicken' for online bargains last Christmas

Could drones reveal tax evasion in New Zealand?

The "Tea Break" Bill - changes regarding rest and meal breaks and flexible working arrangements

Is it time to review your business finance function?

Facebook for business - are you in the social media loop?

Light Humour - excuses for missing the tax return deadline...

December 2014

Details regarding property revaluations completed in 2014

Are you or your staff entitled to a paid statutory holiday?

Living on high street - some astounding house prices in the UK

GDC rates remissions - some things you should know

Directors' responsibilities - is your Interests Register up to date?

Winding up a company - what needs to be done?

Employers' "Good Faith" obligations to employees

Thinking of hiring new staff? A calculator to estimate the true cost including ACC, Kiwisaver and FBT

Are you entitled to a refund on excise duty or road user charges? We can help...

January sales - check out Lasoo and Salefinder to find some great deals

Light Humour - Christmas at Grandmas / A sign of the times

October 2014

Important reminders and changes regarding payments made to IRD

Kiwi websites have option to ditch .co and .org

#gigatowngis - are you part of Gisborne's bid to win Ultra Fast Broadband?

New requirements for NZ registered companies

Crowd funding - what is it?

"Mum & Dad investments" under National government - we look at Kiwisaver and energy companies

Changes to the 2015-2016 ACC levies

Renting your house out for Rhythm and Vines? Read this!

Can you claim GST on second hand goods used in your business?

Student loan repayment obligations for wage earners - don't get a bill from IRD!

Light Humour - Unforseen Outcomes

August 2014

Nowhere to run to hide from tax obligations - NZ enters into new agreements with tax haven countries

Are you a Trustee? A basic reminder about the duties of Trustees

Are you a self employed junk mail delivery person? What about a pizza delivery driver?

Recycling toner cartridges into... scooter docs?

KiwiSaver guidelines for business owners

Government changes to Paid Parental Leave

"Consumable Aids" - do you have any of these on hand at balance date?

QR codes... what are they and what do they do?

Fencing costs on lifestyle blocks - a deductible expense?

Always losing receipts? Perhaps a smartphone scanning app is for you...

Light Humour - Scam Warning

June 2014

Guide for agricultural vehicles used on the road and public places

Billions raised through UK tax cut - NZ's rates will no doubt debated again this election year

Deadline changes for IRD payments - if you pay by cheque you need to read this!

Ambitious World War One online database set up

No GST on food... would that change have the desired outcome?

KiwiSaver - default providers for next seven years

Drought lowers stock numbers

Managing working capital in business

Residential rental investments - some things to be aware of

Employers' ACC Earners Levy - be sure to use current tax tables for correct rates

Livestock values (NSC/Herd) for 2014 income year released

Get a head start on health and safety with a new guide for small to medium businesses

Light Humour - The Young Accountant

April 2014

Companies already have their own business number - other entities to follow under new Government proposal

Tax rate change for casual agricultural employees (CAE tax code) from 1 April 2014

Pending workplace health and safety reform will be the biggest in 20 years

Minimum wage increased on 1 April 2014

A guide to vehicle expense claims: log books and fringe benefit tax

Easter and ANZAC public holidays - employer obligations

ACC first week compensation - who has the liability to pay?

ACC levy rate changes for 2014/2015 year

Light Humour - Turn yerself arount lad!

February 2014

Casual employee or part time employee?

Minimum wages for farm employees

Student Loan repayments due for overseas-based borrowers

Hola! NZ's latest meat export market... Peru!

The rules for "Bad Debt" claims - important info as the financial year draws to a close

Volume does not equal profit - monitor your profitability

Fringe benefit tax

New financial reporting standards proposed for Incorporated Societies

Information deficit on performance of Kiwisaver Funds

Marineland to become a skate park

Memorable quote from Jean Baptiste Colbert

Light Humour - Counting Calories

December 2013

IRD has unclaimed money owing to 71,000 people... are you one of them?

Investor wins Blue Chip appeal

Trust taxed on regular pattern of buying and selling family homes

Travel expenses for companions on business trips - that is my researcher!

Tax reforms encourage conservation plantings

New legislation makes comparing Kiwisaver providers easier

Household Economic Survey 2013 - household expenditure guide used by lenders

Use of company car may reduce tax credits and other allowances

Is ignorance bliss? Misconceptions about liability of company directors

Changes to system requirements for Banklink products

NZs Top 10 used cars 2013

Certificates of expemption needed when paying contractors

Non-taxable allowances - you can't just 'guess'!

Light Humour - The Christmas Cake Recipe

October 2013

Global Competitiveness Index - NZ more competitive than Australia!

Obtaining IRD numbers for new babies

Providing complete details on GST forms - situations with nil GST effect

Taxing cashed up annual holidays correctly

Child restraint laws are changing from 1 November 2013

Checks on quad bikes - be sure to operate them safely

A reminder about interest deductions - what were the borrowed funds used for?

India beats to a different drum - a new way to tackle tax evasion

A man's salary is from Mars, a woman's salary is from...?

Transferring a pension to NZ? Urgent news here!

Advance Australia Fair - some pifalls of living in the 'lucky' country

Payment for non-attendance at work for reasons outside employees control

Eastland Rescue Helicopter Trust - support for new hangar project

Light Humour - The Benefits of Milking It

August 2013

The new e-GST system

Government initiative to encourange employers to employ youth

Parental leave payments increase

Excise duty increases

"Mondayisation" of ANZAC and Waitangi days from 2014

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism ACT

The end of dial-up internet...

Government working to introduce GST on overseas purchases

Significant changes proposed for student loan scheme

Keeping the Wolf from the door - tough tax times in early years of business

Light Humour - Everything I needed to know, I learnt from Noah's Ark!

June 2013

Useful tax snippets re: FBT on carparks, capital gains tax, capital income tax and personal tax rates

Excerpts from the budget regarding property investments and ACC levies, with comments from G&D

Tax minimisation for multi-national corporations - how do they do it?

McDonald's remove lamb from "Lambton"

2012-2013 Livestock values

Xero Business Management software - could it be beneficial for your business?

"Pro Bono Publico" work done by Graham & Dobson to support community organisations

Light Humour - Five rules for men to follow for a happy life!

April 2013

New classes for ACC levies for heavy trucks and light goods and services vehicles

Use your vehicle off road? You may be able to claim refund on petrol excise levy or RUCs

ACC levy discounts may be available for those with robust health and safety systems

Minimum wage increase details

Potential changes ahead for non-residents for tax purposes, and for trustees based overseas

How is your KiwiSaver performing?

Working two jobs and have a student loan? You may be able to apply for special deduction rate

Take caution with "Tax Refund" companies. Could you do it yourself instead?

The hidden snags of cyber shopping...

From the Irish Medical Dictionary...

Light Humour - Another tale of the wrong email address!

February 2013

Tax changes for employers with regards to KiwiSaver, child employees, tax codes and student loan changes

Getting your new year finances in order, a "must read" for those with a 31 March balance date

Self employed contractor or Employee?

KiwiSaver... the gift that keeps on giving? Or should you put the money on the mortgage?

Heightened exposures for company directors with regards to health and safety risks

Tax statistics

Light Humour - A Blonde Guy joke...

December 2012

End of year Best Wishes from Graham & Dobson

Tax changes in regards to assets costing $50,000+ with private use component

Tax changes on lease inducement payments

War Memorial Theatre - Platinum Donation for a worthy project

Important reminders regarding holiday season employment and cashing up annual holidays

First KiwiSaver seniors have been in scheme for five years - what now?

The making of a great entrepreneur

QANTAS loses battle over GST on missed flights - implications for NZ?

Social media and employment relationships

Christmas thoughts...

October 2012

GST - don't get caught out with Zero Rating provisions

Travel Expenditure - what the IRD needs to know

Revenue milestone for Ravensdown

Mileage rates for business - what can you claim?

Cash for casual workers... is it really worth the risk?

GDC Rates remission categories - do you qualify?

GST input claim when transferring private assets into your new business

Without bees, no one would roll in clover! Major threats to our apiculture

Livestock valuation law change welcomed

What is intellectual property?

An advertisement kiwi-style for a great job!

August 2012

Australia - the land of tax trips and traps

Inflation at lowest annual rate since 1999...

New Farm Price Index launched

Small block farms or "Lifestyle Blocks"... longstanding issues with the IRD

Work breaks as determined by the Employment Relations Act 2000

Taking the plunge... using social media for business

Sky Television - can you claim a deduction?

Bid to emulate US Success with Shale Oil

Employee trial periods - are they worth having?

Paraprosdokians... Winston Churchill loved them!

June 2012

Graham & Dobson expands

Hiring contractors and the ACC Levy - are you filling in your Employer Monthly Schedule correctly?

Employees who need and IRD number - urgent applications available

"Coffee & Muffin" expenses - are they deductible?

IRD Interest and Penalties

National Average Market Values for Sheep and Beef for the 2012/12 Herd Scheme

GST Processes and controls

Who says Aussie is better for tax!?! Some interesting calculations...

ACC and accident insurance - do you have the right kind of cover?

How to avoid a tax shock

Light Humour - Elder Banking

April 2012

Calculating an Employee's ESCT Rate

Casual Agricultural Workers tax rate change

New minimum wage rates

School children employees and deduction of PAYE

The hidden cash economy... how big is it?

Holiday pay and parental leave

Director responsibilities

Review of Trust Law

Obligations when ceasing to operate a business

Disease resistant Kiwifruit gives industry hope

Light Humour - In the Highlands

February 2012

GST treatment of credit card surcharges and donations

Student Loan changes

The future according to Pita Alexander!

The "How Much" question... what are your plans for retirement?

Are you guilty of Re-gifting post Christmas?

Banking relationships

"Cloud Computing" - what is it?

Light Humour - Financial advice the Kiwi way...

December 2011

Eat, drink and be merry... for tomorrow we pay more tax

Dog, Horse and Saddlery allowances

GST - what is a supply?

Are you protecting your farm and future?

Tax avoidance and unrealistic salaries

The flight of the Kiwi... exodus to Australia

Motivated staff key to farm success

Festive season holiday entitlements

Palm kernel extract in the dairy farming industry

Brazen scams - don't get caught!

Light Humour - Anecdote about Neil Armstrong

October 2011

Employers Superannuation Contribution Tax

Kiwisaver - exemptions from automatic enrolment rules

What is the Inland Revenue taking an interest in this year?

Fringe Benefit or Entertainment?

Changes to Gift Duty

GST on second hand goods

Child Support protected net earnings

Changes to the Student Loan scheme

Graham & Dobson Town & Around... Paul Dobson honoured

Light Humour - Anecdote about Neil Armstrong

August 2011

KiwiSaver turns four with an $8billion Treasure Chest

New rules for financial services providers

When was the last time you reviewed your insurance?

IRD and offshore income

Completing your Employer Monthly PAYE Schedule

ACC Levies

Water marks NZ as the "Real lucky country"

Tough choices ahead over interest rates

Graham & Dobson Town & Around... 2011 Sporting Excellence Awards

Light Humour - "The Taliban Test"

June 2011

New GST apportionment rules for Business/Private usage of vehicles

Changes to the company tax rate

Cashing up annual holidays

Business basics - relationship building

KiwiSaver is changing - but still a good bet for retirement

Vehicle mileage rate changes for 2011 income year

NZ's export boom - can it be sustained?

Raise a glass to excise tax changes

Credit ratings... having a squeaky clean one is very useful!

Light Humour - "Under Construction"

April 2011

"Family Income" defined for Working for Families Tax Credits, Community Services Cards

GST changes from 1 April 2011

Key changes to employment law from 1 April 2011

Electronic payments to the IRD

New rates for Child Support assessments

Home affordability the best in seven years according to Roost Home Affordability report

Travel expenditure - what is deductible? What records do you need to keep?

Light Humour - Retirement advice

February 2011

Student Loan Scheme debt collection for serious non-compliance

Claimable entertainment expenditure

"Family Income" defined for Working for Families Tax Credits changes from 1 April 2011

Housekeeping reminder re 'blank' cheques

Employment Best Practice - what you need to know about Employment Agreements

Free VisaView checks - how to check a non-NZ worker is entitled to work in NZ

Formal written agreements for family arrangements

National Standard Costs for livestock released for 2011 year

Light Humour - Camping's Life Lessons

December 2010

Acc CoverPlus Extra premiums now deductible for shareholders-employees

Your rights when IRD withholds your GST refund?

Definintion of "dwelling" clarified

Changes to the Qualifying Company / LAQC regime

Leaky buildings and tax deductions

Properties transferred to Trusts - are they really safe from Creditors?

Gift duty to be abolished in 2011

Electricity competition may force reforms

Costly spring storms

Graham & Dobson town and around...

Light Humour - "Christmas Turkey"

October 2010

Casual Agriculture Employees (CAE) tax rate changes

GST fractions to use for the new 15% rate

Obligations under a Service Tenancy

Leases with Associated Persons

Tax treatment for payments to employees - relocation costs, overtime meals, allowances

IRD Survey says tax compliance takes less time!

Kiwi's missing out on interest from savings

Depreciation Bias between residential landlords and commercial landlords

Business Forward Newsletter launched

Light Humour - "Pirated"

BUSINESS FORWARD - ISSUE ONE - OCTOBER 2010

Looking ahead... how we can help

Plan, plan, plan to stay in business

Key points of a business plan

SWOT your business, stun your market

August 2010

Upcoming GST rate changes - are you prepared?
Petrol Rebates for Farmers - make sure you claim back your Excise Duty
Cheques in full settlement of debt
Bank accounts
Want to create your own PDF Documents for free?
It's good and it's true... IRD changes re depreciation on employees' vehicles
A&P Show pet competition sponsored by Graham & Dobson
Light Humour - An act of bravery at the Football World Cup

June 2010

Households saving more
Kiwisaver and business transfers
Changes to withholding tax rules affecting fruit crops, vegetables and viticulture
Tips for creating strong Pa$Sw0rd$
No tax on Kiwisaver first home subsidy
paying income tax from trading
Light Humour - An act of bravery at the Football World Cup

April 2010

Is your business ready for a GST increase?
GST Increase - commercial issues
GST Increase - practical business considerations
International recession bikes farming incomes
Legal expenditure: Capital vs. Revenue
Selling property "Off the plan"
Trusts and Prescribed Investor Rates (PIRs)
Light Humour - Fishing NZ style

February 2010

Mending the broken tax system!
Tax working group targets depreciation
How would a land tax work?
Asset class lessons... shares, bonds, commodities
Student loan threshold remains the same
Changes to RWT rates
Light Humour - Australian Tourism

December 2009

Tax tip re working directors and company shares
Auditor Blues and the Duke of Wellington
Mileage rate for business use of motor vehicles - 3 methods
Payroll giving scheme for charitable donations
From kilobytes to terabytes... to petabytes!
Light Humour - The New Employee Bricks Test

October 2009

August 2009

Your credit rating - new reporting system with Veda Advantage
Tax implications of renting out your holiday home
NZ Agriculture - supply adjusting to land use changes
Rental properties - an oversupply puts pressure on the market
Retirement savings portability - trans Tasman possibilities
Tax free beer? Boutique breweries and excise tax
Light humour - Inner Peace

June 2009

Giving credit to trade creditors - information about the Personal Properties
Securities Register (PPSR)
Student Loans - 10% bonus on voluntary repayments
Personal tax cuts deferred
The IRD and realistic salaries... business structures and taxation
More help with Childcare and OSCAR subsidies
Kiwisaver in the black!
Light humour - New-age proverbs completed by school children

May 2009

Winning in challenging times... be pro-active and positive!
Mortgage break fees in times of dropping interest rates
Changes to personal tax rate thresholds in the coming years
Initiatives for reducing tax compliance costs for small and medium sized enterprises
90 day employment trial periods
Barter deals / swaps / shared labour - the tax implications of these
Light humour - The world according to... cows!

February 2009

Tough challenges for Farm Industries
Changes to the KiwiSaver Scheme from 1 April 2009
Flexible working arrangements
Cars - should you buy or lease?
Voluntary administration for insolvent companies
Half full or half empty? A few snippets of good news we found...
A piece of philosophy - "The mayonnaise jar and two cups of coffee"

December 2008

Family tax credit increases from April 2009
FBT interest rate rise for low-interest loans
New secondary tax rate from April 2010
Regional state of play: the housing market, growth and tourism
House Insurance: Where does your premium go?
Banks tighten up lending
Turn, turn, turn: a new government - time for change!
Uncertain times: reminders regarding cash position, stock, debtors and cost management
Light Humour

October 2008

"Fraud Proof" your Business
Compliance Costs
Warren Buffet's current view on the Financial Markets
Log prices keep rising
IRD and LAQC Audits regarding residential rental properties
Four drawer filing cabinets surplus to requirements for sale at Graham & Dobson
Light Humour

August 2008

Improvements for small and medium sized enterprises
KiwiSaver and Employer Contributions
Buying and selling property - Q&A on tax implications
Obtaining new IRD numbers for individuals - new process to prevent identity theft
Tax rebates on redundancy payments
Light Humour

June 2008

Tax issues for investors in failed finance companies
Alert to taxpayers receiving income from personal services through a company or trust structure
Jared Ingoe resigns as Principal of Graham & Dobson
Donations and rebates
Budget highlights
Herd scheme values announced
Light Humour

April 2008

Company tax rate reduction
Withholding payment regulations - are you confused?
Your business - a goldmine or a coffin?
Livestock National Standard Cost Values 2008
Drought help
Reminder our phone number has changed to 869 1234
Light Humour

February 2008

Change of dates for Provisional Tax Instalments
End of financial year checklist (things to do that may save you tax!)
Reminder our phone number has changed to 869 1234
Light Humour

December 2007

Kiwi Saver Enrolments
GST & Provisional Tax - a new option
Carbon Units
Trusts and the IRD
Online source of up to date interest rates for both borrowers and investors
GST and late filing penalties
Government issuing discussion document on ways to reduce compliance cost for business - YEAH RIGHT!

October 2007

Tips for landlords and residential properties
Applications for the 2008 Hill Country Farmers of the Year Award are now being accepted
Reminder of Graham & Dobson new telephone number
Fringe Benefit Tax and Cars
Investors new PIE investment structures. Supply your PIR!
Renewing securities on the PPSR after 5 years
E-mail newsletter winner
Light humour

August 2007

From the IRD Corner
Graham & Dobson Website
Minor Beneficiary Rule Clarification
Depreciation of your rental
KiwiSaver Tips
Charities Commission Newsflash
Newsletter via e-mail
Light Humour

June 2007

Drought Affected Farmers
Budget Highlights
Tired, Listless, Lacking Energy?
Burgernomics
Selling a Business
Livestock - 2007 Herd Values
Newsletters via the web
Light Humour

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