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International Tax is a Minefield
International Tax is a Minefield!
Don’t wait for IRD to find you. Find out what your NZ tax obligations are and structure for tax efficiency
Julia Johnston
Aug 9, 20234 min read
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Tax Implications of Overseas Pensions
Pensions can be one of the largest assets you accumulate during life so its vital you understand how they will be taxed.
Julia Johnston
Aug 7, 20234 min read
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Mobile Relocation - Expert Interview
Recently Julia was interviewed by Bridget Romanes of Mobile Relocation who produced the following article (copied with kind permission):...
Julia Johnston
Jul 20, 20234 min read
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Cryptoassets & Income Tax – Inland Revenue’s Rulings
Cryptoassets are subject to tax like any other asset would be. This article explores Inland Revenue's recent publications on cryptoassets
Julia Johnston
Mar 21, 20234 min read
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Remote Working and Taxes; Unravelling the Complexities
While the logistical aspect of working remotely has vastly improved, people are still largely unaware of the tax implications
Julia Johnston
Sep 28, 20224 min read
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Government's Controversial Tax Bill Unpacked
On 30 August 2022 the Government released its Taxation (Annual Rates for 2022-23, Platform Economy, and Remedial Matters) Bill (Bill). On...
Julia Johnston
Sep 2, 20226 min read
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Inland Revenue Signals their Attention to Offshore Employers with New Zealand-based Employees
With the current global pandemic more and more kiwis are returning home and continuing to work for their offshore employer.
Julia Johnston
Dec 1, 20213 min read
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Interest Deductibility and New Builds - Does the Draft Legislation Stack Up?
Legislation proposes that investors’ ability to deduct interest in relation to properties acquired before 27 March 2021, will be phased out
Julia Johnston
Sep 27, 20216 min read
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Inland Revenue Audits and Investigations – What you Should Know
When Inland Revenue investigate your tax affairs, they may choose to send you a “Risk Review” letter, or a notification of audit letter.
Julia Johnston
Aug 3, 20216 min read
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Limited Guidance on Interest Limitation Rules
The discussion document is comprehensive & addresses a number of areas that will be impacted by the interest limitation & bright-line rules
Julia Johnston
Jun 11, 20217 min read
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Trust Disclosure Rules
Given that there are between 300,000-500,000 trusts in NZ, there have been concerns that individuals will use trusts to avoid paying tax.
Julia Johnston
May 20, 20212 min read
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The Family Home Can Still Attract Bright-line Tax
Changes to the bright-line test mean properties acquired and then sold within 5 or 10 years, are taxed on the gain.
Julia Johnston
May 12, 20215 min read
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Fact Sheets
We have prepared a number of fact sheets to help you out with your migrant tax issues and other tax matters.
Tax Advice for Migrants and Returning Kiwis
...an overview of the key tax considerations.
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