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Tax Alert

Stay on top of the latest developments in tax

Tax Alert is a monthly publication compiled by our national tax specialists to keep you up to date about current tax changes. You can find our latest tax alert articles below, or explore the full library here.

 

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Our thinking

Inland Revenue’s compliance focus document for multinationals refreshed

Inland Revenue has refreshed its Compliance Focus Document for Multinational Enterprises. Here is what you need to know. 
Perspective
7 minute read

Home to work travel – a reminder about FBT

Inland Revenue has released draft guidance to remind employers that any home to work travel in a work vehicle is potentially subject to FBT.
Perspective
8 minute read

Loss carry-forward rules under a new spotlight

Inland Revenue have released draft guidance on how they’ll interpret the new loss carry-forward rules that have been in place since 2020.
Perspective
8 minute read

Business income and charities, you’re not off the hook just yet

Is your charitable entity earning business income? If so, Inland Revenue have released guidance around the extent to which this business income should be treated as exempt, and if you have an overseas connection, take care.
Perspective
7 minute read

Trouble navigating amalgamations? Now’s your time to comment

Inland Revenue has released draft guidance summarising how the amalgamation rules work – essentially a 101 guide to help those who may be undertaking an amalgamation for the first time.
Perspective
7 minute read

Deloitte once again named Tax Firm of the Year at the ITR Asia-Pacific Tax Awards 2024

Deloitte New Zealand is extremely proud to announce that we have once again been named as the New Zealand Tax Firm of the Year and received Tier One rankings in both the General corporate tax and Transfer pricing categories.
Perspective
6 minute read

Snapshot of recent developments

Snapshot of the most recent developments in tax for October 2024. 
Perspective
7 minute read

Tax bill has something for everyone

The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2024-25, Emergency Response, and Remedial Measures) Bill has been introduced to Parliament. The Bill contains many common-sense proposals which improve the tax system. Submissions are open until 9 October 2024.
Perspective
5 minute read

When do I need to pay tax on my share investments?

Investing in shares has never been more accessible. With the rise of low-cost online investment platforms globally, billions of dollars have flowed into markets as an unprecedented number of investors have taken the plunge into the world of investing.
Perspective
5 minute read

Fringe benefit tax – a trans-Tasman guide

Fringe benefit tax (FBT) can be confusing at the best of times, but when you throw in the mix the need to consider tax rules in different countries there is a greater risk of something going awry.
Perspective
4 minute read

Transfer pricing and dividend withholding taxes

The Commissioner has released guidance for taxpayers with faced with their denial of deductions under a transfer pricing arrangement and the consequential impact on withholding obligations. 
Perspective
4 minute read

New Zealand transfer pricing update – spring 2024

Inland Revenue is gearing up for renewed engagement with taxpayers, CbC Reports are receiving increased attention, small value loan guidance has been updated, the Australian landscape and its impact on New Zealand taxpayers continues to evolve, and as OECD Pillar One negotiations continue to stutter could a New Zealand digital services tax be closer to reality?
Perspective
4 minute read

GST on managed fund guidance is out

Inland Revenue has released draft guidance on how the GST rules ought to apply to fund management fees. If this sounds familiar, that’s because it is. The issue of how GST should apply to managed investment funds has been subject to numerous rules and scrutiny. So where has Inland Revenue landed and what does it mean for you?
Perspective
7 minute read

Our tax system: bases and regimes

Inland Revenue have been consulting on the topic for its next Long-Term Insights Briefing. They’re planning to look out to the revenue needs of New Zealand fifty years into the future and analyse whether existing revenue sources will be sufficient and also consider whether new taxes should be added to the mix. It’s going to be an interesting read.
Perspective
5 minute read

Are you an ethical tax advisor? If not, watch out!

IESBA has released a new code of ethical considerations around tax planning which is set to apply in New Zealand from 1 July 2025. This article sets out the new standard, proposed NZ-specific definitions, why it is of important to you, not just your tax advisors, and how a strong tax governance framework will help you comply.
Perspective
5 minute read

Snapshot of recent developments

A snapshot of the most recent tax developments for September 2024
Perspective
11 minute read
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Tax Alert

Stay on top of the latest developments in tax

Tax Alert is a monthly publication compiled by our national tax specialists to keep you up to date about current tax changes.

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Bruce Wallace

National Leader - Tax
+64 9 303 0724

Melanie Meyer

Partner - Tax
+64 4 470 3575

Phil Stevenson

Partner - Tax
+64 3 474 8665

Robyn Walker

Partner - Tax
+64 4 470 3615

Troy Andrews

Partner - Tax
+64 21 748 768

Jess Wheeler

Partner – Corporate & employment tax
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