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27/10/2026

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙖𝙭 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙜𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 ‘𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙’ 𝙩𝙤 ‘𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙙.

A filing deadline is only the visible part of the process.

The work behind an accurate return involves reviewing records, checking information and understanding the client's circumstances before anything is finalised.

Good tax work starts before you press “submit.”

👉 Want more confidence in your tax and accounting? Contact us to discuss how we can support your business.

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𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝘼𝙓 𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙕𝙀𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘿

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙚𝙚'𝙨 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙖𝙮'𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨. With Labour Day on 26 October,...
25/10/2026

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙚𝙚'𝙨 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙖𝙮'𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨.

With Labour Day on 26 October, employers should make sure their payroll process correctly handles public holiday entitlements.

The treatment can depend on factors including whether the day is an otherwise working day, whether the employee works that day and the circumstances of the employment.

A small payroll assumption can create a bigger problem later.

When in doubt, check the rules before processing payroll.

📌 Save this reminder and check your payroll treatment before processing your Labour Day pay.

𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝘼𝙓 𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙕𝙀𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘿

𝘿𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠. Running a business already comes with enough responsibilit...
22/10/2026

𝘿𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠.

Running a business already comes with enough responsibilities.

If you’re spending too much time on GST and tax deadlines, struggling to keep up with bookkeeping or payroll, or unsure what your financial information is telling you, it may be time to get professional support.

You don’t have to hand over everything. Start with the areas where you need the most help.

At My Tax Accountant Limited, we provide fixed-fee support across tax compliance, GST, payroll, reporting and advisory, tailored to your business.

👉 Book a consultation to discuss which areas you could outsource.
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𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝘼𝙓 𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙕𝙀𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘿

20/10/2026

𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙒𝙖𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜.

Many business challenges become easier to manage when they're identified early.

Regularly reviewing your finances, staying on top of your records, and planning ahead gives you more time to make informed decisions instead of reacting under pressure.

Preparation isn't just about tax.

It's about creating a stronger, more resilient business for the future.

𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝑻𝑨𝑿 𝑨𝑪𝑪𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑻𝑨𝑵𝑻 𝑰𝑵 𝑵𝑬𝑾 𝒁𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑫

𝘾𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙖𝙭 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚? 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙩. Sometimes the problem isn't that a business doesn't want to pay.The...
18/10/2026

𝘾𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙖𝙭 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚? 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙩.

Sometimes the problem isn't that a business doesn't want to pay.

The cash simply isn't there when the tax falls due.

Ignoring the situation can lead to penalties, interest and growing tax debt.

If you know you may struggle to pay, act early.

Understanding your options and communicating with Inland Revenue can be far better than waiting until the debt becomes harder to manage.

The important thing is not to ignore the problem.

📩 If you're concerned about an upcoming tax payment, contact us early so we can discuss your situation.

𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝘼𝙓 𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙕𝙀𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘿

𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡. Looking through our client feedbac...
15/10/2026

𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡.

Looking through our client feedback, some of the things people value most are clear communication, responsiveness, professionalism and knowledgeable support.

For us, that matters.

Because accounting can already feel complicated.

Our role is to make the process clearer, more manageable and less stressful for the business owners we support.

That's the experience we're working to create every time.

👉 Follow us for practical accounting insights and real experiences from New Zealand business owners

𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝘼𝙓 𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙕𝙀𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘿

“𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙖𝙭.” You can say that to your accountant.You don’t need to be a tax expert to run your business....
13/10/2026

“𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙖𝙭.”
You can say that to your accountant.

You don’t need to be a tax expert to run your business.

It’s completely reasonable to ask:

“Why is my tax bill this amount?”
“Do I need to register for GST?”
“Can I claim this business expense?”
“When do I need to pay IRD?”

Your accountant should explain your tax obligations, GST, deductible expenses, tax returns and IRD requirements in a way that makes sense to you.

You shouldn’t have to feel confused about what you’re paying or what you need to do next.

Good tax support is not just about filing. It’s about helping you understand your obligations with confidence.

💬 If your tax doesn’t make sense, ask.

𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝘼𝙓 𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙕𝙀𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘿

𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙠. Your business can be profitable and still feel short on ...
11/10/2026

𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙠.

Your business can be profitable and still feel short on cash.

Profit shows what your business has earned, but cash flow shows what money is actually available to use and when it moves in and out.

Unpaid invoices, stock purchases, GST and tax payments, loan repayments, and unexpected expenses can all affect your available cash.

Understanding both profit and cash flow helps you make better decisions before cash becomes a problem.

👉 Save this post and use these questions when reviewing your business cash flow.

This gives you a much deeper business conversation than simply “review your numbers regularly.”

𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝘼𝙓 𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙕𝙀𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘿

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙨 $𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎. 𝙎𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙩? A healthy bank balance doesn't automatically mean your bu...
08/10/2026

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙨 $𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎. 𝙎𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙩?

A healthy bank balance doesn't automatically mean your business made $50,000 in profit.

Your bank balance can include GST collected, unpaid expenses, loans, owner transactions and other amounts that aren't business profit.

That's why looking only at the bank balance can give you the wrong picture.
Profit and cash are not the same thing.

Understanding the difference can lead to better financial decisions.

📌 Save this reminder: your bank balance and business profit are not the same thing.

𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝘼𝙓 𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙕𝙀𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘿

06/10/2026

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢.

Your accountant can only work with the information they have.

When your business changes—whether you hire an employee, buy an asset, use your home for work, or make a major business purchase—it can affect your accounting, GST, payroll or tax.

Letting your accountant know early gives them time to check the right treatment, explain what needs to be recorded and help prevent surprises later.

Good communication keeps your accounts accurate and your business better prepared.

💬 Have you recently made a major change in your business?

Let your accountant know before it affects your accounts or tax.

𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝘼𝙓 𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙕𝙀𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘿

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