There are certain topics that we enjoy being cynical about. The speed at which oil companies increase their price at the pump when the price of crude increases versus the speed at which it drops when the price of crude decreases. Or similarly, how quickly banks increase interest rates when the OCR increases, versus reducing […]
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Earlier this year, Inland Revenue (IRD) released an officials’ issues paper titled “Fringe Benefit Tax – Options for Change”. The paper sought feedback on potential reforms to the FBT regime. The most notable proposals related to the application of FBT to motor vehicles, particularly utes. In the May 2025 Budget, the Government signalled support for
Online scammers and phishing attacks have become extremely sophisticated lately. Hence, it is understandable that we are constantly warned to be vigilant and on the lookout for the next attack. But as focus shifts to looking outside the organisation, an eye needs to be kept on what is going on within the organisation. Internal fraud
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As we roll into the festive season and the weather improves, we are all looking forward to a well earnt break. The crew at Hughson & Associates have worked hard this year to pump through the jobs quickly so that clients have the information at hand to plan for the upcoming year. We will be
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Over the past few months President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” received quite a bit of attention before it was passed on 4 July 2025 – but why the fuss. The key business facing elements included: 100% first-year deduction for U.S. spending on factories, data-centre hardware and other “qualified production property,” plus a
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The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued its first Financial Conduct Report (FCR). The purpose of the report is to be transparent about the conduct that it sees and the regulatory priorities it will focus on over the coming year. Regardless of size, businesses don’t operate in a vacuum and are increasingly being impacted by
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On 22 May 2025, as part of the 2025 Budget, the Government introduced a new tax incentive called the ‘Investment Boost’, aimed at encouraging capital investment. It allows an immediate upfront deduction for 20% of the cost of an eligible asset. The new legislation applies from 22 May 2025. The Investment Boost applies to a
Imagine you are pulled over by a police officer and asked “were you speeding?”, however, your speedo is broken, so you’re actually not sure. That is how it can feel when Inland Revenue (IRD) notifies you of an audit or investigation. On the one hand you know it is ‘part and parcel’ of doing business,
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On 24 February 2025, Inland Revenue released an Officials’ Issues Paper titled Taxation and the not-for-profit sector. The paper sought feedback on several potential areas including the taxation of charity-run businesses, the treatment of donor-controlled charities and long-standing exemptions that may no longer be fit for purpose. It marked the beginning of what could have
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Greetings, We welcome Spring with the longer days and slightly warmer temperatures. In the office we are currently focused on processing annual accounts for clients as quickly and efficiently as possible. We have seen some increased tax for many clients as a result of falling interest rates and rising dairy prices. Recently we have seen
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