by Munro Benge | May 4, 2019 | Newsletters, Technical Updates
The Social Development Minister, the Hon Carmel Sepuloni, released the Welfare Expert Advisory Group Report, “Whakamana Tangata: Restoring Dignity to Social Security in New Zealand” on the 3 May 2019. The report contains 42 recommendations for improving the welfare...
by Munro Benge | Apr 18, 2019 | Newsletters, Property, Technical Updates
The current Labour-led Coalition Government will not proceed with the capital gains tax recommended by the Tax Working Group. The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, said that the three parties in Government had been “unable to find a consensus”. She expressed regret that...
by Munro Benge | Mar 21, 2019 | Newsletters, Technical Updates
Inland Revenue’s business transformation – are you keeping up? In an increasingly digital world, it is no surprise that Inland Revenue has embarked on a multi-million dollar transformation of its technology and processes spanning several years. The project is being...
by Munro Benge | Mar 11, 2019 | Human Resources, Newsletters
From 1 April 2019 The Student Loan Scheme annual repayment threshold increases from $19,448 to $19,760. Average ACC Work levies paid by employers and self-employed people will decrease from 72 cents to 67 cents per $100 of liable earnings. The Earners levies paid...
by Munro Benge | Mar 7, 2019 | Newsletters, Technical Updates
Payday filing We have mentioned this in the past, but don’t forget payday filing for employers is compulsory from 1 April 2019. Please contact us if you need any help with complying with the new process and rules. Minimum wage glides closer to $20 More than 200,000...
by Munro Benge | Mar 6, 2019 | Newsletters, Technical Updates
In an address to the International Fiscal Association’s (IFA’s) conference on 1 March 2019, the Minister of Revenue, the Hon Stuart Nash, focussed on the Tax Working Group’s recommendations and the next steps, the Government’s tax policy work programme, and Inland...
