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Borrowed money from your company? Proposed IR changes could see shareholder loans taxed as dividends. Find out what this means for you.

Inland Revenue Targets Shareholder Loans

February 26, 2026 / SME Business Advisory Team
Borrowed money from your company? Proposed IR changes could see shareholder loans taxed as dividends. Find out what this means for you.
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The KiwiSaver rate change 1 April 2026 increases the KiwiSaver default contribution rate, which impacts employee deductions and the KiwiSaver employer contribution 2026. Employers should also be aware of the KiwiSaver temporary rate reduction 2026 option for staff who want to stay on a lower rate.

Upcoming Changes to KiwiSaver Contribution Rates

January 21, 2026 / SME Business Advisory Team
KiwiSaver rates are rising from 3% to 3.5% from 1 April 2026. Learn what NZ employers must do, payroll impacts, and staff communication tips.
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Inland Revenue is taking firm action on overdue GST and Employer Tax, even for small balances. Learn why tax debt is no longer safe to ignore and what NZ businesses can do to avoid penalties, bank deductions and legal escalation.

Why Tax Debt Is No Longer Safe to Ignore

November 19, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team
Inland Revenue is taking firm action on overdue GST and Employer Tax, even for small balances. Learn why tax debt is no longer safe to ignore and what NZ businesses can do to avoid penalties, bank deductions and legal escalation.
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Queen Elizabeth Memorial Day Public Holiday

Queen Elizabeth ll Memorial Day holiday – what rules apply?

September 22, 2022 / Kunal Topiwala
There’s a one-off public holiday on Monday – what restrictions apply and what are employees entitled to?
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Auckland Accounting

Minimum wage increase from April 2021

March 9, 2021 / SME Business Advisory Team
From April 1, 2021, the adult, starting-out and training minimum wage rates are increasing. Talk to us about how this will impact your business.
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