by Jacqui | Jun 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Please see this great resource – https://www.ird.govt.nz/-/media/project/ir/home/documents/forms-and-guides/ir200—ir299/ir252/ir252-2024.pdf?modified=20240503012901
by Jacqui | Mar 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the biggest shocks for new Contract Milkers is tax. When you move from wages to self-employment, no one is deducting PAYE for you anymore. That means GST and income tax become your responsibility — and if you’re not prepared, it can feel overwhelming. The good...
by Jacqui | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Going out on your own in farming is exciting — but it also comes with a few traps that can catch you out quickly if you’re not prepared. Here are the biggest issues I see time and time again 👇 1️⃣ Not Managing Cashflow (and Drawings)Farming income is never steady —...
by Jacqui | Dec 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Owning a motor vehicle in a business can be a tricky thing to know what best to do. There are different rules for companies as opposed to sole traders or partnerships. I will try to go into this a little below, BUT if you have any specific questions please get in...
by Jacqui | Dec 6, 2019 | Advice, Uncategorized
With Xmas coming up and staff gifts, meals out, client gifts cropping up I thought I would give a quick overview as to what you can and cannot claim for tax and/or GST purposes. There are a broad range of rules as to whether gifts are 50% claimable or 100% and if you...
by Jacqui | Sep 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
The end of calving is here (YAY), it is always a good time to shout the staff in some way to say THANK YOU. But here are the RULES for tax purposes. If its Dinner and Drinks at home/on farm, or out at a restaurant you can claim 50% of this total as entertainment for...
