The latest accountancy news
March 2024
Tax Bill reported back
[ad_1] <p><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #37424a;">The <a href="https://www.taxpolicy.ird.govt.nz/bills/53-multinational-tax-23">Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023-24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Bill, </a>introduced on 18 May 2023</span>, was reported back to Parliament on 11 March 2024.</p> <p>For more information see:</p> [...]
Four steps to a seamless payroll year end with Xero Payroll
[ad_1] As the summer days become a memory, it signals the onset of a crucial period for payroll professionals in New Zealand. With the approaching new tax year on 1 April 2024, regulatory changes are [...]
International Women’s Day: Celebrating small business founders and leaders
[ad_1] The UN theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) this year is ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’. The lack of investment in gender equality measures is seen to be a human rights issue by the [...]
How to build a tech stack that powers your practice
[ad_1] For millions of practices, managing clients in cloud-based software has become part of the daily routine. But the array of different software and apps available can feel overwhelming. Because of this, not every practice [...]
Facing challenges in your small business? XSBI data shows you’re not alone
[ad_1] The latest Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data shows just how challenging conditions became for small businesses, and their customers, towards the end of 2023. We’ve summarised the major trends and also have some [...]
February 2024
New partnership to bring bill pay capabilities to US customers
[ad_1] Paying bills and getting paid on time are critical requirements for small businesses to effectively manage cash flow. However, this is still a very manual process for small businesses. Our Money Matters report found [...]
How GenAI will shape the future for our customers
[ad_1] We shared a number of product and tech updates at Xero’s Investor Day in Melbourne on how we are bringing new capabilities to help Xero customers run their operations and manage their finances more [...]
Hubdoc and Dext: Powerful Xero pairings for burgeoning businesses
[ad_1] Financial data lies at the heart of any small business operation. Managing it can be a juggle, but there are an array of tools you can use to stay on top of this crucial [...]
Five cash flow trends impacting small businesses
[ad_1] Over the last 12 months, we’ve surveyed over 4,500 small business owners across the globe to find out how they’re managing cash flow amidst macroeconomic conditions such as high inflation and interest rates. The [...]
Information release on Taxation Principles Reporting Act repeal
[ad_1] <p>Following the repeal in December 2023 of the Taxation Principles Reporting Act, the following documents are being made available:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/-/media/project/ir/tp/publications/2024/2024-ir-cab-cbc-23-sub-0025/2024-other-annual-report-draft-dec23.pdf?modified=20240201025422">Taxation Principles Reporting Act: Annual Report</a></li> <li><a href="/publications/2024/2024-ir-cab-cbc-23-sub-0025">Cabinet papers and minutes relating to [...]
January 2024
Tips and tricks for property investment accounting
[ad_1] Australia’s current property market presents both challenges and opportunities, with changing tenancy rules and rental controls, and the impact of interest rates and cost of living pressures. It’s a complex outlook, but property investment [...]
Xero formalises commitment to military veterans by signing Armed Forces Covenant
[ad_1] I’m proud to announce that Xero has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, formalising its commitment to supporting military veterans and their families in the workforce. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the [...]
We’re retiring the classic version of Xero invoicing
[ad_1] We’ve had two versions of our invoicing feature for a while now — classic invoicing and new invoicing. The new version is built on the latest technology and features time-saving tools that make it [...]
Staying on top of GST due dates in 2024
[ad_1] It can be tricky to keep tabs on the taxes and deductions you owe throughout the year as a small business. However, paying on time means getting peace of mind that you’re meeting your [...]
Xero briefs new business Ministers on growing small business productivity
[ad_1] Xero provided a Briefing to Incoming Ministers (BIM) (Hon Nicola Willis, Hon Judith Collins, Hon Melissa Lee, Hon Andrew Bayly, and Hon David Seymour) in late 2023 which was focused on the challenges our small [...]
Four trends that will shape AI in 2024 and beyond
[ad_1] There is no shortage of hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). While the large language models that underpin these new generative AI tools have existed for a long time, AI as a technology has remained [...]
Meet our new US Xero Partner Advisory Council members
[ad_1] We have the pleasure of welcoming six new members to our US Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC). The XPAC is made up of a diverse panel of accountants and bookkeepers who are thought leaders [...]
December 2023
Repeal Bill passes all stages
[ad_1] <p>The <a href="/bills/54-tax-principles-repeal-23">Taxation Principles Reporting Act Repeal Bill</a> introduced on 19 December has been passed by Parliament. The Bill which will repeal the Taxation Principles Reporting Act 2023 now awaits Royal assent.</p> [ad_2] Source link
Mini Budget 2023
[ad_1] <p>The Government has announced two tax proposals as part of its mini-Budget:</p> <ul> <li>Returning the bright-line test to a two-year period from 1 July 2024.</li> <li>Removing depreciation deductions for commercial and industrial buildings from [...]
Taxation Principles Reporting Act Repeal Bill introduced
[ad_1] <p>The Government has introduced a Bill which will repeal the Taxation Principles Reporting Act 2023.</p> <p>For more information, see:</p> <p><a href="https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-introduces-taxation-principles-reporting-act-repeal-bill" class="quick-links-external">Minister of Revenue’s press release</a></p> <p><a href="/bills/54-tax-principles-repeal-23">other supporting information</a>.</p> [ad_2] Source link
Highlights from Xero’s 2023 hackathon
[ad_1] Twice a year, our teams at Xero are invited to take part in a hackathon week. The challenge is simple: find a small, specific problem that our customers face, and come up with an [...]