BDO Partners Divya Pahwa, Iain Craig and Mark Lodder discuss the current conditions for international trade and the tax considerations that New Zealand businesses need to think about when making the leap offshore. View our article here.
BDO Tax Partners Iain Craig and Shaneen Tie explore New Zealand’s evolving investor immigration and tax landscape, highlighting relaxed residency rules, transitional tax exemptions and proposed changes to the Foreign Investment Fund (FIF) regime. They also discuss key considerations for migrants taxed on a citizenship basis, foreign trusts and overseas pension plans. View our article here.
BDO's Eyes on Tax team Mark Lodder, Iain Craig and Alan Scott discuss the complexities of New Zealand’s tax rules on property and land sales, including the bright-line test, subdivision and rezoning provisions, and the impact of associated persons rules. They break down how gains and losses are treated, when GST may apply and why timing and intent are critical in determining tax obligations. View our article here.
BDO's Eyes on Tax team Mark Lodder, Iain Craig and Alan Scott discuss the increase in New Zealand’s trustee tax rate from 33% to 39%, its implications for trust structures and alternative investment vehicles such as PIEs. They also explore the evolving role of trusts in asset protection, intergenerational wealth transfer and the importance of careful trust management under new disclosure rules. View our article here.
BDO's Eyes on Tax team Sandita Singh and James Peck discuss Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT), covering everything from the type of non-cash benefits subject to the FBT regime, to the latest legislative proposals. View our article here.
BDO Tax Partners Iain Craig and Mark Lodder share their top tips for closing out the tax year. From writing off bad debts to managing imputation credits and shareholder accounts, discover practical steps every business owner should take before 31 March to stay compliant and optimise tax outcomes. For more information, view our year-end tax reminders checklist here or view our article here.
Iain Craig, BDO National Tax Leader, and Mark Lodder, BDO Tax Partner, discuss the questions commonly asked by businesses regarding the Investment Boost tax deduction on new asset purchases announced by the Government during the May 2025 Budget. View our article here.
BDO Tax Partners Iain Craig and Mark Lodder share the tax secrets behind property repairs and maintenance. Learn how to maximise deductions, avoid costly mistakes, and navigate the tricky line between repairs and improvements - insights every property owner needs to know.
BDO Tax Partner Mark Lodder and Tax Associate James Peck unpack the GST rules for land and property transactions. From zero-rating provisions to common pitfalls and Airbnb surprises, learn what every buyer and seller needs to know to avoid costly mistakes.
BDO Tax Partners Iain Craig and Mark Lodder break down the tax rules for gold, silver and cryptocurrency - from how gains are treated to common misconceptions and Inland Revenue’s stance. Learn what every investor needs to know to stay compliant and avoid surprises.
