28 May 2025
To audit or not to audit: That is the question for registered charities
Every registered charity in New Zealand faces the question of whether they ought to be audited. Let’s look at the determining factors…
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We can do as little or as much as you need – from a one-off pay run to cover leave, through to full management of your payroll systems, or payroll implementation. We know payroll is complex these days, which is why our clients appreciate having us ready to help with those tricky or urgent payroll queries.
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- Set-up and administration of staff payroll, including payment, payslips, leave, other entitlements and tax requirements
- Weekly, fortnightly or monthly pay runs
- Set-up of automated tax payments and payday filing
- Creation of automated employee payments and payslips
- Processing of tax and KiwiSaver payments and returns as required to IRD
- Accurate annual leave, holiday pay and sick leave balances
- Advising of leave taken before each payroll
- Management of additional pay runs for terminations, bonus payments, and other one-off situations
- Reports (incl. end of year summaries) as required.
Payroll implementation
We can also support you in setting up a new payroll software solution to best suit your current needs. We are skilled in a range of these solutions, so whether you’re in farming or retail, the trades or professional services – we can help.
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News
23 May 2025
News for employers: Wage theft is now a crime in New Zealand
New Zealand employers who intentionally withhold pay from employees could now face hefty penalties: Imprisonment for up to a year and a fine of up to $30,000.
22 May 2025
Budget 2025: Investment Boost is welcome news for Kiwi businesses
Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis, presented her second budget this afternoon.
20 May 2025
Hungry businesses will be looking for more than belt-tightening in Budget
Businesses like right-leaning governments. It’s no surprise that approval for the Government’s economic management has shot up since before the last election, when leaders’ approval ratings had plummeted almost to single figures in our Baker Tilly Staples Rodway polling.
16 May 2025
Tax Freedom Day 2025: Burden higher despite tax and spending cuts
A limp economy has brought little relief to New Zealanders despite a shift in tax brackets, according to this year’s Tax Freedom Day calculations. Kiwis are set to spend 135 days paying tax this year, a day more than in 2024.
15 May 2025
Pre-budget survey 2025: Businesses want action on tax, and more innovation
Our 2025 pre-budget survey has revealed a mixed business scorecard on the Government’s performance. Business optimism ahead of this year’s Budget is markedly better than it was pre-election, but the overall report is "could do better".
09 May 2025
Tax Talk: Proposal could lead to breaking point for small clubs and societies
Inland Revenue has released an exposure draft on not-for-profit (NFP) transactions – including a proposal that threatens the existence of some small clubs and societies across New Zealand…
24 Apr 2025
Presenteeism: When workers are present but not wholly functioning
What happens when you have an employee who is physically “on the job”, but is unwell or emotionally or mentally preoccupied?
15 Apr 2025
Potential tax pitfalls for NZ trust beneficiaries living in Australia
Kiwi trusts increasingly include beneficiaries who have crossed the ditch and become Australian tax residents. So, before providing any payments, distributions or benefits to them, the trustees need to be cautious about the potential Australian tax costs for those beneficiaries.
09 Apr 2025
How your farm could benefit from creation of an advisory board
In New Zealand’s dynamic agricultural sector, advisory boards are increasingly vital for farming businesses seeking to thrive amidst evolving challenges and opportunities.
04 Apr 2025
Tax Talk: Inland Revenue proposals may not fix FBT’s mid-life crisis
After 18 months of waiting, Inland Revenue has released its "Fringe benefit tax – options for change" officials’ issues paper for public comment.
02 Apr 2025
Working on your business: Achieve goals by rising above the grind
Many will have heard the old saying, "are you working in your business or working on your business?”.