The bright-line test is a rule in the Income Tax Act 2007 aimed at taxing financial gains made on residential investment properties sold within the bright-line period.
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With the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine well underway, the question as to whether employers can require employees to be vaccinated is a hot topic in the news.
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Lockdown and the COVID-19 global pandemic has seen us all spending more of our time at home.Alert Level 2 saw more movement within the residential property market as open homes were able to get underway in a more traditional form, and offers and transactions progressed.
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The uptake of private health insurance in New Zealand is dropping. With our public health system and ACC meeting the cost of urgent medical care, and some resultant income loss, you might ask “is health insurance worth it?”
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We’ve now had a chance to settle into 2020, hopefully well rested and with a sense of excitement for the year ahead. With renewed enthusiasm and all of the potential for the months to come, thoughts turn to how best to harness the opportunities that will be presented along the way.
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Enduring powers of attorney (EPA) are excellent things! So, what exactly are they? They provide authority to someone you absolutely trust to carry out certain functions for you: to pay the monthly bills, to buy or sell property, or to make investment decisions for example.
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It is often said that New Zealand has one of the highest rates of trusts per capita – the government estimates there are somewhere between 300,000 and 500,000 trusts operating in New Zealand.
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It always seems to be a rough road for the agri-sector. Recent years have seen it faced with drought, low milk prices, and a change in government which has had severe knock-on implications not only for overseas investors but also for farmers themselves
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Whether you are running a small local business or a large multi-national organisation, a brand will often be your most important asset, and having one that is distinctive is an important way to target and maintain a connection with your chosen market.
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A prenup, or to use its technical term “Contracting Out Agreement”, may be one of the most important documents you’ll ever sign.
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Travel often brings about people rushing to either create or amend their will before a planned trip. Kiwis are more likely to think about wills when a major event occurs, such as marriage (or its failure), childbirth, buying a home, or international travel.
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There is a lot happening in the central city. Whether you work in town or are just visiting on an evening or a weekend, there are plenty of good spots for shopping, entertainment or dining out; The Crossing, Hoyts EntX and The Terrace to name a few.
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