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Trust tax returns - new rules

by The Professional Trustee Team 28 Jan 22

Filing tax returns for trusts is becoming more complicated, and trustees need to be aware of this. From the 2022 financial year onwards (i.e. year ending 31 March 2022), additional information must be included in a trust’s tax returns.  None of this is particularly difficult, but..

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Capital Gains Tax in New Zealand

by The Professional Trustee Team 21 Aug 14

I thought in an election year, political parties were meant to put forth policies that would aid and assist Kiwis, policies that would entice citizens to cast their vote in their direction. How mistaken could I be, or is that Labour being mistaken? Yes the..

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IRD given more funds to hit Property Investors

by The Professional Trustee Team 22 May 13

Recently the IRD were given extra funds under the NZ Budget with a view to spending those funds, sourcing resources, to be applied (in particular) to reviewing land transactions. Extra resources must mean the chances of land transactions being reviewed will increase..  .

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Does Your Money Personality Cost You?

by The Professional Trustee Team 27 Jan 11

One of the most popular subjects we talk and write about has to be money.  How to make it is definitely a topic that would come up at most social gatherings. I guess this is appropriate seeing money is the currency we all use to live..

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MONEY IS A JEALOUS MISTRESS

by The Professional Trustee Team 27 Oct 10

One night last week, in a city away from my home, I found myself at a bit of a loose end. Not a personality to skulk around, I used the time to see a movie I wanted to enjoy. 'Money Never Sleeps' was my choice. Not..

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Show Me The Money Honey

by The Professional Trustee Team 27 Oct 10

Women and moneyI reckon all women are in the protection business. Just look around. They are born protectors. They look out for their friends and family and are constantly trying to protect those they love. They even look out for friends of friends. Experience has..

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Interest Rates: Latest Update & Commentary

by The Professional Trustee Team 03 Aug 10

As the Trustee Services partner at Gilligan Rowe & Associates, I'm often asked by trustees what we think is going to happen in the economy, the property market and with interest rates. We answer questions like this all the time, as helping people make and..

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Family Trusts 101 Book

by The Professional Trustee Team 30 Jun 10

I'M TELLING ALL! After plenty of anxious moments and sleepless nights, I've done it. Yes, I have written a book. "Family Trusts 101" has finally been born. Trusts are never easy creatures to understand but I think this book should help all New Zealanders comprehend the..

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