Audits by association
When it comes to being guilty by association you probably think of those seedy underground types, portrayed so well in sitcoms, and not your slightly dull (possibly brown-trousered) chartered accountant …
Scrooge McKiwi
Why is it so many celebrities claim they were ugly teenagers? For some of us, those ugly teen years are as good as it gets and it’s the same for many kiwi businesses ….
Arrests up for unpaid tax
We’re not a huge fan of the f-word (unless it’s fine champagne) but we’re hearing it a lot right now from those keen on playing that extreme sport called “not paying tax on time” …
Should I close my Trust?
Enough of the bat-shittery! You have our permission to slap the next armchair accountant or wannabe tax expert stupidly telling you to close your Trust ….
Expanding into Australia
Please, please and please (that’s a triple please) don’t use your New Zealand company to trade in Australia. Very simply, using a single company in both countries will quadruple your accountancy costs and significantly increase the risk of …
Idiots guide to scoring an Audit
If you’re a bit of an adrenaline junky and looking for a new business thrill then try an IRD audit. Some Inland Revenue audits even come with surprise raids of your home and may involve taking photographic evidence of your knicker drawer …