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Inheritance Issues: No Surprises
Are your children going to be surprised after your passing by what they do or do not inherit? Perhaps it is time to sit down and have an honest discussion about the terms of your will.
Proposed Changes to the New Zealand Tax System
As one year ends and the next begins, interest regarding the future of the tax system is natural. In regards to property laws, many of the changes being considered by the Tax Working Group could prove detrimental to those who invest in real estate.
Changes Coming to New Zealand’s Tax System
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, the Tax Working Group is hard at work reviewing the current tax system of New Zealand. The Tax Working Group is a consortium of professionals in academics, government, and industry whose expertise shapes the proposals presented to the government.
Do You Have A Financial Game-Plan For When You Breathe your Last breath?
As Chartered Accountants we are often faced with resolving the financial affairs of clients passing away unpredictably. If plans for fiscal management have not been put in place, this can cause severe problems for those left behind. Here’s a easy checklist that can help. It’s our responsibility to ensure we do these things before we depart this life:
Business Benchmarking: Is It Helpful?
Like any competitive pastime, we gauge how well we are doing, by looking at others. This is a sound way to improve yourself and your business
Investment Property Structures : What’s the best for a Partnership?
Partnership basically is the amalgamation jointly of two or other persons or entities in a normal undertaking or endeavor. From an accounting, taxation and legal position of view, you can trade your partnership in the course of various trading vehicles including companies and LAQC’s (loss attributing qualifying companies), joint ventures, special partnerships, general partnership, limited partnerships, or Trusts.