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Employment Changes coming 2028

August 24, 2026

There are changes coming, with a two-year runway to prepare for those changes!

The Employment Leave Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 6 August 2026 and will come into force on 6 August 2028, giving employers, employees, and payroll providers a two-year runway to prepare for what is the most significant overhaul of New Zealand's leave framework since 20...

IRD Focus Continues!

August 24, 2026

IRD are not letting issues sleep...

IRD Debt Collection Focus - IRD continues to focus on debt collection and in most instances are gaining great results.For new tax debt, it is understood that IRD are taking a more aggressive approach to collection measures where as old debt appears to be a more tailored appr...

ACC Levy Changes

August 22, 2026

ACC levy instalment plans and overdue levy payments

ACC have introduced changes on plans and overdue amounts which did not previously apply. This comes into effect from 1 April 2026. You can continue to pay your ACC invoice in full by the due date or you can choose to spread your levy payments over 3, 6 or 1...

Tax Updates - August 2026 - Rate Changes

August 22, 2026

Rate changes for the 2026 year are here!

Each year IRD updates the rates, these were released during June relating to the 2026 financial year.Motor Vehicle Mileage Rates For business customers that use their personal motor vehicle for business related purposes, there are two ways that the business cost can be ...

Tax Updates - March 2026 - Employer and KiwiSaver Changes

March 31, 2026

Are you aware of the upcoming tax changes?

Minimum Wage Rates - The minimum wage rates increase from 1 April 2026. For an adult (employees aged 16 and over), the minimum wage rate will increase from $23.50/hour to $23.95/hour; for Starting Out and Training (criteria applies), the minimum wage rate will inc...

Tax Updates - August 2025 - Rate Changes

August 8, 2025

Rate changes for the 2025 year are here!

Each year IRD updates the rates, these were released early June 2025 relating to the 2025 financial year.Motor Vehicle Mileage Rates For business customers that use their personal motor vehicle for business related purposes, there are two ways that the business cost can...

Individual Tax Rate Changes for 2026 Financial Year - Personal Taxes

March 27, 2025

A reminder that changes to individual personal Income Tax thresholds came into effect from 31 July 2024.

Here's what you need to know.New individual tax rates are now fully in play as above. This means that the new Income Tax brackets apply from 31 July 2024....

Tax Updates - August 2024 - Rate Changes

July 20, 2024

Rate changes for the 2024 year are here!

Each year IRD updates the rates, these were released end of May 2024 relating to the 2024 financial year.Motor Vehicle Mileage Rates For business customers that use their personal motor vehicle for business related purposes, there are two ways that the business cost can...

Tax Updates - July 2024 - Personal Taxes

July 20, 2024

Personal tax changes kick in today! What is expected and what actions are needed?

Personal Income Tax ThresholdsChanges to individual personal Income Tax thresholds come into effect from 31 July 2024.Because these tax cuts are effective part way through the 2025 financial year, there will be composite rates that apply for this year.See below the new incom...

Tax Updates - July 2024 - Residential Rental Properties

July 20, 2024

Residential Rental Property Tax Changes are not static!

The most recent of tax changes that could affect you, are you aware of the changes?Residential Property Brightline TestChanges to the Brightline test to came into effect on 1 July 2024.The Brightline test period for residential property has been reduced from ten years to two...