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Tips, Tools & Tax Chat
From tax tips to time-saving tools, business advice to bookkeeping basics—we share the stuff every small business owner should know (without the jargon). Whether you’re here to learn, stay up to date, or just feel a bit more in control, you’re in the right place.
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Protect Your Business and Personal Assets
Learn how to manage overdrawn shareholder current accounts, understand the shareholder loan tax implications NZ, navigate IRD shareholder loan rules, and protect your business and personal assets in the event of company liquidation.
Jun 26


Rebates, Gift Cards, and Tax: A Simple Guide for Small Business Owners
Learn about the tax implications of gift cards and rebates for small businesses. Get the facts on rebate taxes and gift card taxes, and how they affect your business’s tax obligations.
Jun 5


How to Set Up MyIR Notifications and Stay on Top of MyIR Letters
Learn how to set up myIR notifications to ensure you never miss important myIR letters. Stay updated on tax reminders, requests for informat
Mar 2


Streamline Your Expense Tracking with TaxSnaps
Ditch the shoebox of receipts! Streamline your expenses tracking with TaxSnaps—an IRD-approved app for self-employed pros and small businesses. Snap, store, and share receipts with ease, and enjoy secure cloud storage, easy reporting, and exclusive My Two Cents discounts.
Nov 13, 2024


Work-Related Meal Deductions: Explained! (Includes Examples)
Confused about work-related meal deductions in New Zealand? Learn what meals are deductible, including business travel, employee expenses, and client entertainment. Real examples explained.
Sep 23, 2024


Should you buy or lease your business assets?
Wondering whether to buy or lease business assets? Learn the pros and cons of leasing vs buying equipment, vehicles, or machinery, and how each option impacts your business finances and tax position.
Jun 1, 2024


Claiming Motor Vehicle Expenses - the need to knows!
Learn how to claim motor vehicle expenses for business use in NZ. Discover IRD-approved methods like log books, kilometre rates, and actual cost claims to stay compliant and maximise your deductions.
May 24, 2024
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