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Returning to work early from parental leave
COVID-19 has resulted in some employees on parental leave wanting to return to work early, be it for financial or other reasons.
Tax Deductibility and Healthy Homes standards
In mid-August, Inland Revenue released Questions we’ve been asked QB20/01 Can owners of existing residential rental properties claim deductions for costs incurred to meet Healthy Homes standards? Owners of residential rental properties are required to meet certain minimum standards which...
Inland Revenue signals their attention to offshore employers with New Zealand-based employees
With the current global pandemic more and more kiwis are returning home and continuing to work for their offshore employer.
Is the Sale of Your Property Subject to Tax?
New Zealanders love property. Buying and selling property in New Zealand is common. What is less commonly known are the tax implications of these transactions. For many years, people have used property as a way to increase their wealth.
Criteria for New-Look Work Visa Confirmed
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has now confirmed the criteria that will accompany the move, come 27 July, to an assessment of skill level for Essential Skills work visas being based on remuneration alone.
Triangular Employment Relationships
Joining controlling third parties to personal grievance claims The Employment Relations (Triangular Employment) Amendment Act 2019(Act)came into force on 27 June 2020. The Act has far reaching implications for employers who use labour-hire companies.