Arrests up for unpaid tax
Wendy Simpson-Fox Wendy Simpson-Fox

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” …

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Should I close my Trust?
Wendy Simpson-Fox Wendy Simpson-Fox

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 ….

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Expanding into Australia
Wendy Simpson-Fox Wendy Simpson-Fox

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 …

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Idiots guide to scoring an Audit
Wendy Simpson-Fox Wendy Simpson-Fox

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 …

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