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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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Inland Revenue is changing the GST Filing period for hundreds of customer automatically from mid January 2023

GST Filing Frequency changing for some customers

January 25, 2023 / Akshinee Patel
From mid-January 2023 the IR has started issuing notices to customers advising them of automatic changes to their GST filing frequency. Here's what you need to know.
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Tax Rate Changes

What will the new top tax rate mean for you?

January 25, 2021 / SME Business Advisory Team
If you’re one of the 2% of Kiwis who earn more than $180,000 a year, it’s time to review your financial situation. From April 1, 2021, a new marginal tax
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