Beany resources

Understanding dividends and imputation credits in New Zealand

Dividends is one way for a company to distribute profits to its owners (shareholders). Before a company can declare...

What is independent earner tax credit and how do I get it?

If you’re an NZ tax resident and your annual net income is between $24,000 and $48,000, you may be eligible to clai...

A guide to income tax for business owners

Answering the most frequently asked questions about income tax and the basics business owners need to know about pr...

What is ‘Netflix Tax’?

We dive into the GST applied to remote services by overseas suppliers, its impact on GST-registered businesses, and...

A complete tax guide for content creators

Are you a content creator looking for a tax guide? Look no further! This guide covers everything you need to know. ...

Myth busters: Before you file a tax return in NZ

Filing a tax return in NZ? To help you smoothly manage your tax and avoid penalties, we’ve cleared the air on a few...

10 common GST mistakes small business owners should avoid

GST can be tricky if you don’t deal with it on a daily basis. Fixing these mistakes can be expensive, so we’ve comp...

Our most common tax questions in NZ

Help us reduce your tax bill!

We’re covering the Beany questionnaire, some tax tips, and a brief look at changes in 2022 laws which could impact ...

Is it under $1,000? Yes? It’s now fully deductible!

Fixed assets that cost less than $1,000 can be written off immediately.

Cryptocurrency - Inland Revenue is catching up

For crypto assets, profits on the disposal are subject to income tax and must be included in your tax return.