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Over the past three years, we have experienced a marked increase in conversations with property investors considering their retirement and...

 Five Common Misconceptions Every Investor and Business Owner Should Understand  Cryptocurrency has moved well beyond being a niche investment discussed...

Behind every client relationship, piece of advice, and business success story is a team of talented people who make PKF...

PKF Withers Tsang is pleased to announce that Graeme Carruthers will be joining the firm on 15 June as a...

Budget 2026 arrives at a time when many New Zealand businesses and households are still navigating economic pressure, cautious consumer...

So, we are well and truly into election year now, with most of the early running seeming to come from...

Providing perks to employees such as paid parking or a Friday team lunch can be a great way to build...

Recently, respected economist Tony Alexander released an article identifying 16 points that he suggested spell the end of mum-and-dad investment...

From 1 April 2026, changes to KiwiSaver contribution rates will come into effect. While this may feel some way off,...

With the new financial year approaching in April, now is the ideal time to take a forward-looking view of your...

As we approach the end of the financial year, now is the time to take stock and make sure your...

If your business is developing new solutions or improving existing processes, you could be missing out on valuable tax credits...

What you need to know about crypto and foreign account reporting Crypto assets are becoming far more visible to tax...

IRD proposes changes to shareholder loan rules  On 4 December 2025, Inland Revenue released a consultation paper outlining concerns about...

You may be familiar with section CB 12, which taxes gains on the sale of land where the land has...

Are we there yet? The seemingly endless journey toward economic recovery has continued to take its toll this past quarter....

From time to time everyone goes through rough patches in life, business and people alike. I truly believe that the...

For decades, New Zealanders have had a love affair with the “darling “of all New Zealand investments, “residential property”, and...

Cautious increase in confidence during uncertain times The MYOB 2025 Business Monitor indicates a modest rise in SME confidence from...

Last month, the Government announced the much promised new 5-year renewable Parent Boost Visa, as outlined before the election. Having...

Do these four little words cause you anxiety when reviewing a property contract? You’re not alone. For many property investors,...

Cash flow challenges are a leading cause of failure among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As business advisor’s we too...