Life after Hughson’s Many thanks for all your good wishes when I left work. I enjoyed working with you all and will no doubt see some of you from time to time. I am always available for coffee as well (I know a cheap coffee place at 26 Wellington Street – they also have beer […]
Introducing… Anna Hughes, Receptionist I started at Hughson & Associates in June 2017, after a three year break to raise my little boy. I’ll be at reception every afternoon to greet visitors and help with any enquires. I tīmata ahau ki Hughson & Associates i te marama o Hune 2017, i muri i te
Tax innovation With the persistent need for additional Government revenue it could be time to look to history for answers. In 1535, King Henry VIII of England introduced the first ‘Beard Tax’ on males growing facial hair. The effectiveness of the tax in England was questionable, with records at the time being somewhat ‘short’ on
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Budget 2017 presented a broad range of small yet smart changes that target working families and low income earners. From a tax perspective, the key changes are predominantly to the income tax thresholds, working for families’ package and the independent earner tax credit. All taxpayers will benefit from the tax cuts, and it is hoped
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 individuals. Under the current PAYE system, it can be difficult for IRD to collect the correct
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The sale and purchase of residential property is an area of focus for IRD Investigators as a result of the ongoing investment in the Property Compliance Programme. A Taxation Review Authority (‘TRA’) case heard in May 2017, serves as a timely reminder for all property owners to remain aware of the tax implications that can
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New Zealand’s immigration system is currently undergoing a significant overhaul, which is sure to impact many local businesses. Following the changes to Investor Category visas announced in December 2016, further changes are also proposed to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) visa, for implementation in August. The proposed amendments are set to ensure better outcomes for
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Greetings Wet, wet and more wet. I have never seen so much water (and mud) in Taranaki. Roll on a few sunny days to dry us all out a bit. The office has been busy with GST returns last month and I have been busy with my Maat hat on working on our latest syndicated
On behalf of Maat Group, an opportunity exists for you to invest in the below Commercial Property Syndication. Fred Thomas Property Investments Ltd Projected Return 8.10% p.a., payable monthly Minimum Share Parcels $50,000 Applications Close: 13 September 2017 If you would like more information, please contact Mark on 06 278 4169 to discuss or call
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