Day: March 16, 2026

  Home office claims aren’t one-size-fits-all. Before submitting your info, it’s a great idea to review your setup and run through the following: What percentage of your home is used for business purposes? Don’t have a dedicated workspace? Your calculations should reflect the area you do use, and the time you spend working from home.…

  If you’ve had any changes to your business assets, we’ll need to update your asset register and apply the correct depreciation. To help us do this, please have the following information available: Details of any asset purchases or disposals (e.g. vehicles, equipment, machinery) Purchase invoices Purchase date, cost, and whether the asset is used…

  Following Royal Assent, the Employment Relations Amendment Bill officially came into effect on 21 February 2026, introducing significant reforms to the Employment Relations Act 2000. These updates are designed to enhance labour market flexibility and strengthen business confidence. Below is a summary of the key changes employers need to be aware of:   A…

  Use this list as a starter to flag anything relevant to your business, gather the right information, and avoid last-minute surprises. Provisional tax If you’re paying provisional tax, please check that your instalments are up to date. And if your income this year was significantly higher or lower than expected, let us know: this…

  To help us apply the correct claim and IRD rates to your motor vehicle, we’ll want to know: Your odometer reading on 31 March The total kilometres travelled for the year Your business kilometres travelled during the year Whether you’ve exceeded 14,000 business kilometres (this affects whether Tier 2 IRD rates apply) Whether any vehicles were purchased or sold during the year. Tracking…