JDW Chartered Accountants

12/10/2026

Is your four-year transitional tax exemption about to end?

When the exemption ends, New Zealand may begin taxing your worldwide income — including Australian investments, bank interest, shares and rental property. Even if tax has already been paid in Australia, you may still need to disclose the income in a New Zealand tax return and claim the appropriate foreign tax credit.

Planning ahead can help you avoid missed filing obligations, unexpected tax bills and costly mistakes. JDW can review your overseas income and assets, explain your New Zealand tax return requirements, and work alongside an Australian adviser where specialist advice is needed.

Read our latest blog to learn what to check before your exemption ends.
https://www.jdw.co.nz/moving-from-australia-to-nz-a-tax-check

29/09/2026

We celebrated Moon Festival and two birthdays at JDW Chartered Accountants today. Serena and Julie’s birthdays are just a day apart, so it seemed fitting to combine the celebrations, eating moon cakes, honey pastries and rice crackers from Taiping Greenlane.

25/09/2026

Are you a digital nomad, travelling to New Zealand in 2026? If you arrived after 1 April 2026, you can stay up to 275 days without paying income tax in New Zealand, subject to certain conditions.

Read more details in our recently updated Tax Guide for Digital Nomads: https://www.jdw.co.nz/nz-tax-changes-for-digital-nomads

If you're already in New Zealand, and worried you may have tax to pay on your overseas income, message us or give us a call. We assist a lot of temporary tax residents and new migrants at JDW Chartered Accountants.

17/09/2026

Thinking about moving to Australia?
Before you pack the boxes, it’s worth getting clear on how the move may affect your tax position on both sides of the Tasman. Tax residency is separate from immigration status, and special Australian tax rules may apply to some New Zealanders who become temporary tax residents.

We’ve summarised some key points to think about before you go — including NZ tax residency, worldwide income, capital gains tax, and the importance of getting advice early.

The main message? Get advice from both sides of the ditch before you leave.
For NZ tax advice, contact us at JDW. For Australian tax advice, contact .
Read the blog here: https://www.jdw.co.nz/moving-from-nz-to-australia-a-tax-check

02/09/2026

We recently enjoyed a Team Lunch at Union Post, to celebrate meeting our productivity target last month and tax filing target this month. Most of us chose the burgers and market fish. We loved the flavours, the crisp fries and the friendly Union Post staff.

30/08/2026

Are your payroll and leave systems ready for the Employment Leave Act 2026?

The Holidays Act 2003 has caused headaches for many New Zealand employers, especially where staff have variable hours, casual arrangements, parental leave, or changing work patterns.

The new Employment Leave Act 2026 is intended to make leave entitlements clearer. Employers need to be prepared before the new rules take effect from 6 August 2028.

In JDW's latest blog, we cover:

- what is changing from the current Holidays Act rules
- how annual leave, sick leave and public holidays will be treated
- what employers should start reviewing now
- why payroll systems, employment agreements and workplace policies all need attention

You can read the blog here: https://www.jdw.co.nz/how-do-i-get-ready-for-the-employment-leave-act-2026
If you are unsure whether your payroll records, leave calculations, or employment agreements are ready for the changes, please contact the team at JDW. We can help you work through the payroll and leave entitlement issues in plain English, alongside your HR and employment law advisers where needed.

30/07/2026

Imagine if supplier bills landed in your accounting system automatically, with fewer errors and less manual data entry. What if your customers could process your invoices faster too? eInvoicing can help small businesses save time, reduce administration, and improve cashflow by sending invoice data directly between accounting systems.

Read our blog on how eInvoicing works, how it benefits business, and challenges to watch for: https://www.jdw.co.nz/how-einvoicing-work

28/07/2026

Are you setting up in business, and unsure what structure to choose? We compare and contrast, not three, but four different options for business owners in our blog " Sole trader, Partnership or Company?"

The option you choose affects how much tax you pay, how much paperwork you'll have, and how much personal risk you take if things go wrong. Contact JDW Chartered Accountants to discuss your plans and choose a structure that's right for you.

https://www.jdw.co.nz/sole-trader-partnership-or-company

At JDW Chartered Accountants of Ellerslie, Auckland we pride ourselves in being friendly, accessible accounting specialists who make it our business to make your business more successful!

06/07/2026

A milestone birthday for JDW's managing director, Rohit!

We celebrated Rohit's 50th birthday on Saturday, with his family and friends. A flavourful lunch at Tarka, quiz, toasts, singing and dancing. Congratulations and best wishes for the next half-century.

26/06/2026

Today I received a beautiful purple, pink and white bouquet from a grateful client — a thoughtful reminder of why we do what we do.

When I wrote to thank him, he replied: “My pleasure. Thank you again for your kind support and guidance over the years. All the best.”

It meant a great deal, because this client’s journey has been a long one. When they first came to us in 2019, their records were disorganised, GST and income tax filings were behind, and their tax debt felt overwhelming.

Together, we helped them put practical systems in place: connecting them with bookkeeping support, setting them up in Xero, training them to manage their own coding and GST, and working through tax pooling finance and Inland Revenue arrangements to gradually reduce the pressure.

More recently, after the sale of their family home, we supported them through a settlement of the remaining tax debt, including a penalty write-off. It was a significant milestone — not just financially, but personally.

As our work together comes to a close, we wish them all the very best for the next chapter ahead.

Moments like this are a reminder that accounting is not only about numbers, returns, and compliance. At its best, it is about walking alongside people through difficult seasons, helping them find clarity, and supporting them toward a better position.

Feeling very grateful today — for the flowers, the kind words, and the privilege of being trusted to help.




Flowers of St Johns