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Hello. We see you. You are looking at numbers that will not work and trying to figure out what happens next. This article does not pretend to be neutral; we want you to feel less…
UpdatesACC in 2026: what changed for self-employed and small business
ACC levies were revised for the 2026 levy year. For most self-employed Kiwis the change is small. For some industries (construction, agriculture, transport) it is more noticeable.…
UpdatesWhat changed at IRD in 2026, in plain English
IRD made several changes that take effect during the 2026 income year. Most of the news cycle ignored them. Here is the short version of what you actually need to know.
Tax tipsOwing IRD money is not the end of the world. Here is the order to pay your debts.
Most people who owe IRD do not need to panic. IRD is actually one of the better creditors to owe money to, as long as you talk to them. Here is how to think about prioritising…
IndustryAI is coming for our jobs. Probably not yours. Probably not ours either.
Every second LinkedIn post in January seemed to be either "Accountants are doomed" or "I asked ChatGPT to do my GST return and it actually worked". Here is the unsexy truth from a…
SoftwareXero keeps raising the price. Should you switch?
Xero raised its prices again in late 2025 and the WhatsApp groups have started up. Should you ditch it for MYOB? Move to a spreadsheet? Use one of those new AI-only tools? Here is…
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