18 Sep 2026
Tax Talk: Changes touted for employers, investors, international taxpayers
New Zealand’s latest Taxation Bill, if enacted, would see the largest change to the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) rules since 2006.
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- Advice on provisional tax and terminal tax payments.
- Pro-active notifications of tax due dates and assistance with tax calculations to ensure the correct amount is paid and no more.
- Tax accounting support: Liaise with auditors, ensure correct calculations and disclosure of relevant tax balances.
- Tax risk governance: Review, prepare or assist with tax risk governance policy or documentation, providing evidence of appropriate procedures for Inland Revenue in the event of an audit or investigation.
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- Tax Review: External review of tax processes and systems, identifying issues and managing risk, while maximising tax efficiencies.
- Health checks: Income Tax, GST, FBT, PAYE and international reporting requirements to ensure you meet tax obligations, and assistance with correcting any historic errors.
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