Category: Accounting & Tax
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Investment property – Law updates and some tips for maximising returns
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Recent tax changes will impact residential Investment property investors. Here are some tips from experts on how to make the most of your investment properties.
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Minimum wage rises by $1.10 on 1 April 2021
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Housing policy update – Bright-line test extended, interest deductibility and more
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The Government has released a package of housing policies aimed at increasing the supply of houses and curbing demand by investors. Here is a summary of some of the changes: Bright-line test extended from 5 to 10 years property acquired on or after March 27 People who buy and sell a property within 10 years…
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Covid-19 Resurgence Support Payments (RSP) – Updated 3rd March 2021
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The Minister of Finance, Grant Robertson, has announced that the Covid-19 Resurgence Support Payment will be available for businesses affected by the change in COVID alert levels that started on 28 February. Businesses will be able to apply for this payment on Inland Revenue’s website from 8 March. This is in addition to the Resurgence…
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Covid-19 Resurgence Support Payment (RSP)
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On 17 February 2021 the Government activated the Covid Resurgence Support Payment. Eligible businesses will be able to apply for the payment from next Tuesday, 23 February 2021. The RSP was announced before Christmas as part of the Government’s COVID support initiatives for businesses with reduced revenue due to COVID alert level increases. To be…
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Black Arrow’s Updates January 2021
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Happy New Year! 2020 was surely an unforgettable year for most of us. It left behind many questions without answers and losses without recovery. However, it doesn’t mean we as businesses will surrender. Black Arrow Business Studio and our clients have survived one of the most historically severe recessions in history and we are here…
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Covid-19 – Small Business Cashflow (Loan) Scheme deadline extended
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Government has announced a six-week extension for the Small Business Cashflow (loan) Scheme (SBC). Applications opened on 12 May 2020 and can now be submitted up to and including 24 July 2020. All other conditions remain the same. For details of the loan conditions visit: www.ird.govt.nz/covid-19 The loan is providing relief to eligible businesses experiencing…
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Covid-19 Updates – May 2020
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Covid-19 Small Business Cash Flow Loan (SBCS) – Ending 12th June 2020 12th June 2020 will be the due date for all applications for this loan. The Small Business Cashflow (Loan) Scheme (SBCS) has been introduced to support businesses and organisations struggling because of loss of actual or predicted revenue as a result of COVID-19. They…
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Advantages Of Lunch Meetings
You can get many clients and customers who at first, come to you just because of your marketing plans. Yet, if you want to hold on to them longer, you will need to see them in meetings. With the development of technology today, online meeting is about to replace many other forms of meeting for…
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Charging Hourly Rates Or Giving An Estimate?
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Why an estimate? -The more efficient you are, the more you earn: This type of model lets skilled tradespeoples who have a lot of experience and are able to work efficiently serve more customers as well as still get paid for the value and quality of work they provide. You can finish your job early…