April 2026 Payroll Changes – What Every New Zealand Employer Needs to Know
The 1st of April marks the start of a new tax year in New Zealand, and with it comes a set of mandatory payroll changes that every employer must apply correctly and on time. From a higher minimum wage to increased KiwiSaver contribution rates and a revised ACC earner levy, these updates affect virtually every […]
Beyond the Dollar Sign: Why Price Should Never Be Your Primary Consideration When Choosing a Payroll Solution
When New Zealand businesses evaluate payroll solutions, the conversation inevitably turns to cost. “How much will this cost us compared to doing it ourselves?” is often the first question asked. While budget considerations are important, this narrow focus on price can lead organisations to undervalue the substantial, tangible benefits that professional payroll outsourcing delivers. In […]
Covid19 – Information from IRD re Tax Implications of the Wage Subsidy
Your COVID-19 questions Please ensure you keep up to date with clarification about the changes we are implementing to respond to the COVID-19 event please review all information here Large employers with questions about accessing the wage subsidy should visit: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/covid-19-largeemployers.html Wage and Leave Subsidies Inland Revenue would strongly encourage employers to pass the wage […]
New Feature – DC file for your IR345 Payments
Tax, love it, hate it, but you gotta pay it. There are a number of options around how you can handle the tax payment (IR345) to Inland Revenue. We send you the IR345 report (remember we do the filing to the IRD for you) and you just use Internet Banking to make the payment. We […]
Tax Changes from October 1st
The IRD have set up a special page on their Website covering all the tax changes that are occurring on October 1st. These include: Personal Tax Changes GST Increase to 15% Working for Families Tax Credits Employers FBT and ECST rates Depreciation changes ACC Earner Levy increase (due to GST) Proposed changes for April 1st […]