Information Archives: Accounting

Minimum wage in New Zealand increased to NZ$13.50

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The Government of New Zealand will increase the minimum wage from NZ$13 to NZ$13.50 an hour, and the minimum wages for training and new entrants will increase from NZ$10.40 to NZ$10.80 (or 80% of the adult minimum wage in New …

Supplementary order paper to the Taxation (Annual Rates, Returns Filing, and Remedial Matters) Bill

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The Minister of Revenue Hon Peter Dunne released a supplementary order paper to the Taxation (Annual Rates, Returns Filing, and Remedial Matters) Bill, which is currently before the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee. 

Tax Changes in New Zealand in 2011

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Throughout 2011 New Zealand saw several significant changes to the tax system, including the introduction of the new types of entities, reducing corporate tax rates, closing of loopholes in tax regulation, modernisation of filing systems, and further alterations aimed at …

New Zealand Thin Capitalisation Rules, 2012

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According to regulation of New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, it is now more important than ever for you to monitor your thin capitalisation calculations, with the safe-harbour threshold reducing from 75% to 60% from the 2012 tax year. The following …

New Zealand Tax Information Exchange Agreements

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Current list of Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEA) signed by New Zealand. For information about Double Taxation Agreement signed by New Zealand (DTA) click here. New Zealand – Samoa (24 August 2010) New Zealand – Marshall Islands (4 August 2010) …