Tax

Home owners: get ready for financial changes ahead

Mortgage rates are likely to rise after today's Official Cash Rate increase to 2.75% and some are predicting further rate rises from the Reserve Bank later in the year year.

PM clarifies tax changes

In his Statement to Parliament today, Prime Minister John Key clarified the Government's plans for tax reform. Here are the main points:

Tax report at a glance

Today the Tax Working Group released its report on the tax system and options for reform.

Sort out how to make the most of your tax cut

The first of the tax changes announced in this year’s Budget kick in from 1 October. But now is the time to think about how to make the most of that extra cash in your pocket.

Trusts and taxes

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Alistair and Kim were both in sales and earned over $60,000 a year each with bonuses. When Kim’s ...
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Have you got a trust?

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Bill and Petra were at a neighbourhood BBQ at the Hodgson's house. Everyone was admiring the Hodgson’s ...

Finding out about tax

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John and Judy were looking at two savings products. One was offered by their bank, and the other by a ...

Tax and fees

Before you can compare products that you might invest your money in, you need to know how the fees you pay will be treated for tax purposes.

Advantages

People form family trusts for all sorts of reasons. Here are some of the most common: