The way employers report payroll information to Inland Revenue (IRD) is changing. From 1 April 2018, IRD introduced a new electronic reporting system, providing employers the option of filing payroll information every payday...
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The MBIE Labour Inspectorate have recently announced that they are going to prioritise employer compliance with the Holiday Pay Act. They expect businesses to calculate leave and holiday pay entitlements accurately. However, a growing number of...
Read MoreFour-day working weeks
The idea of a four-day working week might previously have seemed like a dream, but one Kiwi company is looking to make it a reality. Perpetual Guardian recently concluded an eight-week trial of the shortened working week, with managing director...
Read MoreAccommodation Allowances
In today’s fast changing commercial environment, it is common for employers to provide board or accommodation to employees, and move staff to new locations based on the needs of the business. This can occur when permanently moving an employee to...
Read MoreTeam Development
Business owners and managers are often focused on a company’s financial performance, return on investment and other monetary indicators of business success. Intangible investment in human capital can commonly be overlooked as it can be difficult...
Read MorePAYE changes and tax simplification
Inland Revenue (IRD) have recently released a new Taxation Bill and published the eighth discussion document in the Making Tax Simpler series, both of which aim to reduce the cost of tax compliance and administration for NZ businesses and...
Read MoreEmployer provided carparks
Employers are required to pay FBT on non-cash benefits provided to staff. However, like most taxes, there are exemptions. It is important to be aware of the exemptions to ensure FBT is not overpaid. One such exemption provides that benefits ...
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