How to survive the NZ tax crackdown 2025

(tax crackdown) Kia ora Accounting fans! We’re back and it’s 2025! Happy new year! Earlier in the year, the IRD had announced that they would be tightening up the operations of their compliance team. This means that more tax payers are getting follow up calls from the IRD. Folks with outstanding debt with the IRD

man is going through a website regarding tax due dates, but the information presented does not give him a specific date

When are my taxes due in NZ?

(taxes due – 5 minute read) One of the most common questions I get asked as an accountant is – ‘When are my taxes due’? The easy answer is that ‘They are due when its time to pay!’. But of course, that’s not helpful. Over here in Aotearoa NZ, we’re mainly concerned with GST and

Surviving a tax audit – a how to guide

(tax audit – 5 minute read) Oh gosh, the worst has happened! The tax authorities have sent you a letter stating that they intend to audit your tax affairs. Seriously, I can’t think of a scarier outcome for any business owner (or even salaried individual) then getting a tax audit. Heck, even my knees get