As of 1 July 2025, the Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS) has come into effect to protect the savings of individuals and businesses if a bank or other ‘deposit-taker’ fails. Managed by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, the scheme is designed to strengthen public confidence in the country’s financial system and promote stability during times […]
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There are certain topics that we enjoy being cynical about. The speed at which oil companies increase their price at the pump when the price of crude increases versus the speed at which it drops when the price of crude decreases. Or similarly, how quickly banks increase interest rates when the OCR increases, versus reducing
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Earlier this year, Inland Revenue (IRD) released an officials’ issues paper titled “Fringe Benefit Tax – Options for Change”. The paper sought feedback on potential reforms to the FBT regime. The most notable proposals related to the application of FBT to motor vehicles, particularly utes. In the May 2025 Budget, the Government signalled support for
If you or your friends or neighbours have solar panels on the roof of their home it is likely the excess electricity is being sold back to the retailer for a credit on the bill. It is also likely that not much thought has been given to whether that ‘credit’ is actually taxable, however Inland
Over the last six to twelve months Inland Revenue (IRD) has been taking a firmer stance when it comes to collecting overdue tax. This is in the form of increased liquidation action and enforced withdrawals directly from a taxpayer’s bank account. Given the potential for IRD to take action it is more important than ever
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Online scammers and phishing attacks have become extremely sophisticated lately. Hence, it is understandable that we are constantly warned to be vigilant and on the lookout for the next attack. But as focus shifts to looking outside the organisation, an eye needs to be kept on what is going on within the organisation. Internal fraud
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As we roll into the festive season and the weather improves, we are all looking forward to a well earnt break. The crew at Hughson & Associates have worked hard this year to pump through the jobs quickly so that clients have the information at hand to plan for the upcoming year. We will be
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A Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE) is a type of investment vehicle that is able to pay tax on behalf of its investors, and depending on the ‘prescribed investor rate’ chosen, the tax liability on the income is able to be capped at 28%. This can be a material benefit to investing in a PIE –
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Over the past few months President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” received quite a bit of attention before it was passed on 4 July 2025 – but why the fuss. The key business facing elements included: 100% first-year deduction for U.S. spending on factories, data-centre hardware and other “qualified production property,” plus a
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The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued its first Financial Conduct Report (FCR). The purpose of the report is to be transparent about the conduct that it sees and the regulatory priorities it will focus on over the coming year. Regardless of size, businesses don’t operate in a vacuum and are increasingly being impacted by
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