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We are excited to share our August 2020 newsletter with you. Download August 2020 Newsletter
How to Protect Your Biggest Asset during COVID-19
Everyone has been affected by the recent pandemic. Your mental health and wellbeing are your biggest asset. Financial stress and uncertainty can take a toll on your physical and mental…
Apprenticeship Boost Scheme
The new ‘Apprenticeship Boost’ scheme is live. This scheme will help employers retain and bring on new apprentices, while dealing with the impact of COVID-19. Apprentices on the Federated Farmer…
How COVID-19 level 2 and level 3 restrictions affect farmers
Farmers do not need to register as an essential service under Alert Level 2 or 3. Farmers in and around Auckland need a letter authorising an essential worker to cross…
COVID-19 Resurgence Wage Subsidy
The government has announced a new payment today. This payment is called the COVID-19 Resurgence Wage Subsidy. It is available nationwide to employers and self-employed people, who are impacted by…
COVID-19: Information for tenants and landlords of commercial properties
On 16 May 2020, some temporary law changes were made to support tenants and landlords during the COVID-19 crisis. These changes give both parties more time to meet their payment…
IRD Letters Regarding Updating Your Tax Code
Inland Revenue has sent out letters to many of our superannuate clients, suggesting they change their tax codes. These letters are based on the assumption that superannuation is their main…
Paid Parental Leave Changes from July 2020
Paid parental leave has increased from 22 to 26 weeks from 1 July 2020. The ‘keeping in touch’ allowance has increased to 64 hours. These hours allow an employee to…
Government Initiative: Business Debt Hibernation
Business debt hibernation helps businesses affected by COVID-19 to manage their debts. To be eligible your business must be: the right type, viable and formed or established before 3 April…
Getting Tax Right in Your First Year of Business
Benjamin Franklin said that ‘in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes’. But do you have to pay tax in your first year of business? Continue reading to…