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04/06/2026

Thinking of moving across the Tasman? The 183-day rule isn’t the safe harbour many believe. Our latest blog explains how Australia and New Zealand interpret tax residency differently — and how wealthy families can get caught by hidden traps. Read more: https://wix.to/PkqkiYL

For wealthy families considering a lifestyle shift across the Tasman, a single piece of tax advice gets repeated more than any other: “Just don’t spend more than 183 days there, and your global wealth won’t be taxed.”It sounds simple, clean, and beautifully objective. But relying on this "18...

04/06/2026

Thinking of moving between Australia and New Zealand? The 183-day rule isn't the safety net many believe. Our latest blog dives into residency tests, hidden tax traps for high-net-worth families, and smarter steps to protect your wealth. Read more: https://wix.to/I7E2i1i

For wealthy families considering a lifestyle shift across the Tasman, a single piece of tax advice gets repeated more than any other: “Just don’t spend more than 183 days there, and your global wealth won’t be taxed.”It sounds simple, clean, and beautifully objective. But relying on this "18...

04/03/2026

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22/01/2026

Are you confused about tax residency in Australia and New Zealand? ⚠️ The 183-day rule is often misunderstood! Learn how these two countries differ in their approach to residency. Discover how you could be affected by these regulations. Read more here: https://wix.to/rlac4lU

Many people misunderstand the 183‑day rule because New Zealand and Australia use the same number of days but apply the test very differently. A common misconception is that spending more than 183 days in either country automatically makes someone a tax resident and you will be subject to global in...

22/01/2026

🔥 Provisional Tax is Killing NZ Businesses — Here’s Why Australia Gets It Right! This post delves into the differences between New Zealand and Australia’s taxation systems and why it matters. Read more at https://wix.to/CGsH7xu.

🔥 “Provisional Tax is Killing NZ Businesses — Here’s Why Australia Gets It Right 2026-01-22T06:13:16.274Z Kathleen Duan https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7043c_ef4856fedb2c45658f4b4f6ce29a2136~mv2.png A chartered accountant who provides expert accounting and tax services for small busines...

10/12/2024

Exciting News for Foreign Investment Funds (FIF) Investors ! https://wix.to/PkzyzRe

The tax rules for foreign investment funds (FIF rules) are extremely complex and inconsistent with the current investment environment, often confusing people. After many feedback and complaints from us as accountants and tax agents, New Zealand Inland Revenue (IRD) has launched a consultation on pol...

01/12/2024

An important reminder for Crypto Traders. https://wix.to/LlsngY8

Tax season is upon us, and it's crucial to remember that your cryptocurrency trading activities are taxable! Whether you're trading, selling, or exchanging cryptocurrencies, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) considers these actions taxable.-- Do I have to declare it?Absolutely! Being honest and tr...

24/01/2024

A brief introduction of New Zealand tax resident versus Permanent Resident (PR)

By Kathleen Duan (CA) Q-Business Advisory Chartered Accountant Not many people really understand what Tax Resident mean. In New Zealand residence for tax and residence for immigration are not the same. If you coming to New Zealand or going overseas, you may need to work out your residency for tax pu...

16/01/2024

Accounting Tips for New Business
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By Kathleen Duan (CA) Q-Business Advisory Limited You may just set up a company and want to operate the business with your family members or friends and want to know how you should pay yourself for running the business, especially for the first couple of years when business income in uncertain. Base...