
Self-employed? Your ACC levy is most likely changing
If you're self-employed or a contractor with CoverPlus ACC cover, your levy is changing. You’ll now pay for the year just gone, rather than for the year ahead.
If you're self-employed or a contractor with CoverPlus ACC cover, your levy is changing. You’ll now pay for the year just gone, rather than for the year ahead.
If you’re a sole trader, contractor, or freelancer, you need to make student loan repayments on your income. But how do you calculate them?
Being a solo operator can be isolating, and it can sometimes feel like your work is your life. Read on for tips to help you feel more connected.
About 300,000 business customers were charged incorrect ACC levies since 2002. Here’s how you can find out if you’re one of them.
Three quick questions and you’re on your way to choosing your business structure.
Everyone in New Zealand who’s in business has to pay ACC levies, which cover the cost of injuries caused by accidents. This year's invoices are coming soon.
Whether you’re a sole trader, contractor or employer, there are a number of important tax changes you need to know about. Check out how they apply to you.
You can claim the cost of many daily expenses when travelling for work. If the trip is part business, part holiday, you can only claim work-related expenses.
Make sure your contractor rate allows for things an employer would normally cover, eg holidays and time off sick. Here’s how to budget for ebbs and flows.
All self-employed people can claim expenses, contractors included. If you work from home you can claim some household expenses, too. Learn about valid expenses.
Released prisoners are a great source of untapped talent, especially in industries short of skilled labour. Plus employers get free recruitment and HR support.
Do you hire or employ migrants or overseas staff? There are rules on what kinds of immigration or visa advice you can give.
Parents can now choose to take parental leave after they’ve first used other types of leave, eg annual, even if this is after the child arrives.
From contractors’ tax laws to Easter staffing rules, GST filing to ACC discounts, here’s a summary of what’s new and what’s changed for small businesses.
Whether you’re looking for a job or to hire someone, finding out key information about a career, eg how much it might pay, just got easier with a revamped app.
All contractors can have tax deducted from their pay — and those hired by recruiters MUST do this. We answer your questions about this law change.
ACC work levies are going down for all employers and self-employed people over the next two years — so you’ll get the same cover for less.
Should you open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday? Can you or your employee claim parental leave? New tools from Employment New Zealand help you find out.
Pick your own tax rate. Get your tax paid directly by your recruiter. Choose if your payer deducts tax. A must-read for all contractors and those who hire them.
If you’re GST registered, managing your returns just got a whole lot easier — you can now file online. Here’s how it works.