Accounting Insights | Eastmure & Associates

Accounting Insights

Practical tax, business, and financial advice for SMEs, trades, and medical professionals across New Zealand

70 posts

Business expenses worth reviewing every year in New Zealand

Business expenses worth reviewing every year in New Zealand

•2 min read•Eastmure & Associates
#business advisory#cost reduction#expenses
Five ways to lift profit before your next tax year-end

Five ways to lift profit before your next tax year-end

•2 min read•Eastmure & Associates
#business advisory#profit improvement#tax planning
Revenue is up, so why is cash tight?

Revenue is up, so why is cash tight?

•2 min read•Eastmure & Associates
#cash flow#business advisory#profit improvement
IRD Audit in NZ: What Triggers One and How to Prepare
Tax & Compliance

IRD Audit in NZ: What Triggers One and How to Prepare

An IRD audit does not have to be a crisis. This guide explains what triggers an audit in New Zealand, what to expect during the process, how to prepare your documentation, and the specific risks for trades businesses and medical practices.

•10 min read•Peter Eastmure
#IRD audit#tax audit NZ#IRD investigation
Business Expenses NZ: What You Can and Cannot Claim
Tax & Compliance

Business Expenses NZ: What You Can and Cannot Claim

Not every cost you incur in running your business is deductible. This guide explains the rules around business expense claims in New Zealand — what qualifies, what does not, and where the grey areas are.

•7 min read•Peter Eastmure
#business expenses#tax deductions#NZ tax
Company Tax Return NZ: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
Tax & Compliance

Company Tax Return NZ: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

Filing a company tax return in New Zealand is not the same as a personal return. This guide covers what is required, when it is due, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

•8 min read•Peter Eastmure
#company tax return#IR4#corporate tax
PAYE NZ: A Plain-English Guide for Small Business Employers
Tax & Compliance

PAYE NZ: A Plain-English Guide for Small Business Employers

If you employ staff in New Zealand, you are responsible for deducting and paying PAYE. This guide explains how PAYE works, what you need to do each payday, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

•8 min read•Peter Eastmure
#PAYE#payroll#employer obligations
Payroll NZ: How to Set Up and Run Payroll for Your Small Business
Tax & Compliance

Payroll NZ: How to Set Up and Run Payroll for Your Small Business

Setting up payroll for the first time in New Zealand? This guide covers everything from registering as an employer to choosing payroll software and meeting your ongoing IRD obligations.

•7 min read•Peter Eastmure
#payroll#PAYE#small business
What Is a Tax Agent in NZ — and Do You Need One?
Tax & Compliance

What Is a Tax Agent in NZ — and Do You Need One?

A registered tax agent in New Zealand does more than file your return. This guide explains what a tax agent is, what the filing extension means in practice, and how to choose the right one for your situation.

•7 min read•Peter Eastmure
#tax agent#registered tax agent#NZ tax