For example, where parents dispose of residential land to their child within the bright-line period, the sale will be taxable to the parents based on the market value of the land, regardless of how much the child paid for it. Similarly, where a person wholly-owns land and wishes to become co-owners with their partner, a […]
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There are common misconceptions in relation to how portfolio shareholdings in foreign companies are treated for tax purposes. One misconception is that if either the profits of the foreign company or the dividends it pays have been subject to tax overseas then New Zealand (NZ) tax does not apply. Another is that if the foreign
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On 20th July 2022 Inland Revenue released a 51-page interpretation statement 22/04 – Claiming depreciation on buildings. In light of the re-introduction of depreciation on non-residential buildings from the 2021 income year, the interpretation statement is intended to give guidance to building owners on when they can claim depreciation on buildings. Specifically, the statement emphasises
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Since the Government’s announcement in March, regarding the tax deductibility of interest on residential investment properties and the extension of the bright-line period to 10 years, investors have been waiting for more detail on the new rules. On 10 June 2021, Inland Revenue released a 143 page discussion document titled “Design of the interest
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The rise of Generation Z (‘Gen Z’) is imminent in today’s workforce. Comprised of those born between mid-1990s and early-2000s, Gen Z has grown up in a world with technology at their fingertips. Common traits include: confidence, desire to succeed, thriving on recognition, being adaptable and tech-savvy. However, their most valuable aspect is they represent
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WHY WE NEED TO ASK YOU FOR INFORMATION? New Zealand has passed a law called the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (“the AML/CFT law” for short). The purpose of the law reflects New Zealand’s commitment to the international initiative to counter the impact that criminal activity has on people and economies
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