http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.evansaccountants.co.nz en-us Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:12:23 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/post/163232/2026-checklists/ View our 2026 end of financial year checklists below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch!... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:15:28 +1200 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/#post163232 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/post/163147/what-a-charity-erg-marathon-taught-us-about-business/ On Saturday, Team Evans & Co took part in a charity erg marathon, raising funds for Cambridge Community House. While the physical challenge was very real (and left us a little worse for wear!), it also delivered some powerful reminders about the similarities between endurance events and business. As accountants and business advisors, we’re always looking for lessons that translate into realworld value for our clients — and this experience delivered plenty. Start With a Clear Goal Our g... Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:18:24 +1200 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/#post163147 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/post/161959/investment-boost-or-accelerated-depreciation--a-refresher/ From 22 May 2025, businesses in New Zealand can claim a new tax deduction called the Investment Boost when buying eligible assets.What is it?The Investment Boost lets you claim an extra 20% tax deduction upfront on the cost of a new asset in the year you buy it.  You depreciate the remaining 80% as normal.It doesn’t increase your total deductions over the asset’s life — it simply gives you more of the tax benefit earlier, improving cash flow.How It Works (Simple Example)Let’s say yo... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:44:49 +1300 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/#post161959 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/post/161928/dividends-and-retained-earnings--the-forgotten-frontier-for-companies/ Many businesses operate through a limited liability company structure. Each year, the profit the company has made for the year is either distributed to shareholders as a salary or kept in the company to be used for debt repayment or growth and this ends up in retained earnings.  Often a mixed approach is applied.If all profit has been distributed to shareholders as a salary each year, then there will be no retained earnings, and no dividends will be required to be paid out to the shareholde... Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:31:00 +1300 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/#post161928 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/post/161377/end-of-financial-year-reminder-2026/ As the end of the 2026 financial year approaches, we thought it would be a good time to send a reminder about what’s required and allow you time to gather it, should it be buried with other paperwork. The period runs 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026 and the information commonly requested (if relevant) is:PDF bank statement/s showing the closing balance at 31 March 2026.Loan summaries showing closing balances and interest deductions for the year ended 31 March 2026.Hire Purchase account tran... Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:17:53 +1300 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/#post161377 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/post/157285/christmas-trees-farming-and-the-ets--a-quick-summary/ New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is becoming a practical opportunity for farmers to earn income from carbon, especially on lowerproducing or erosionprone land. The core opportunity is registering eligible post1989 forest (or regenerating native bush) in the ETS so the farm can receive New Zealand Units (NZUs) as trees grow and store carbon.To qualify, forest land generally must be at least 1 hectare in blocks, capable of reaching 5 metres in height, with sufficient canopy cover and... Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:13:52 +1300 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/#post157285 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/post/157007/what-ive-been-reading-atomic-habits-by-james-clear/ Lately, I’ve been feeling the pressure of juggling work, homelife, and the never-ending to-do list. So I picked up Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book isn’t just another productivity guide. It’s about how tiny changes in your daily routine can lead to massive results over time. The message is simple but powerful: you don’t need to overhaul your life to make progress. Just focus on getting 1% better each day. That idea really stuck with me. I’ve started making small tweaks — like... Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:49:25 +1300 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/#post157007 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/post/157006/christmas-giving--tax-in-new-zealand-what-business-owners-should-know/ It’s Christmas time! Lots of Kiwi businesses love to celebrate the holidays by giving gifts to their team and saying thanks to their customers. But before getting too carried away with presents and parties, it’s important to know how tax rules work around Christmas giving.Gifts for StaffSmall gifts are usually fine: Non-cash gifts (like hampers, wine, or movie tickets) worth under $300 (including GST) per person per quarter are normally exempt from Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT).Watch the total sp... Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:45:34 +1300 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/#post157006 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/post/157005/hobby-vs-business/ Sometimes it’s hard to tell if what you’re doing for fun is just a hobby or if it’s actually a business — especially if you start making money from it. This difference really matters because it changes whether you have to pay tax, keep records, or file returns.What Is a Hobby?A hobby is something you do just because you enjoy it — not because you’re trying to make a profit.According to IRD, a hobby:Is something you do in your spare time for fun or relaxation.Might make a bit of money... Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:40:49 +1300 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/#post157005 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/post/151978/motor-vehicles--mileage-claims/ ... Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.evansaccountants.co.nz/blog/#post151978