Although Inland Revenue had already put in place a number of urgent measures in response to last month’s Christchurch earthquake, the Government is looking at further measures in response to
Month: March 2011
[IRD] Tax Information Bulletin -March 2011 * standard practice statements for financial relief
In this issue you can read: – the 2011 national standard costs for specified livestock – standard practice statements on installment arrangements for payment of tax, requesting an installment arrangement
Parliament passes quake holiday bill
Parliament has unanimously passed a bill creating a public holiday for the Christchurch earthquake commemoration, although some MPs think next Friday is too soon. Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson introduced the
[DOL] DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR UPDATE ON IMPORTANT LAW CHANGES
DOL now have a new guide to the changes to the Employment Relations and Holidays Acts that are coming into effect from 1 April. This guide is now available on
[IRD] Business Tax Update – March 2011 – GST rules change for land transactions
In this issue: Changes to the GST rules, non-resident seasonal workers rate reduced, qualifying company changes and the new look-through company, tax help for businesses affected by the earthquake, GST
EARTHQUAKE MEMORIAL DATE NAMED 18 MARCH (SPECIAL PROVISIONAL HOLIDAY TO BE CREATED)
The date for a National Memorial Service to honor victims of the Christchurch earthquake will be March 18. The Prime Minister Mr. Key announced that the day will be a
[IRD] Agent Answers: March 2011 – qualifying company changes and the new look-through company
In this issue you can read about E-Filers, IR 10 and disclosure obligations, qualifying company changes and the new look-through company, GST returns and 15% rate, tax depreciation rules, M*ori