Tax Calculator for Contractors and Freelancers
Most contractors and freelancers find it tough to work out exactly how much tax they’ll need to pay. Most tax calculators are set up for per...
Do Contractors and Freelancers Need to Register a Company?
Many sole traders or freelancers think that they have to register a limited liability company in order to trade. This is a common misconcep...
Household expense guide for Kiwi sole traders
It doesn’t matter if you rent or have a mortgage, if you’re a sole trader and use part of your home for work and work only, then you can cla...
How to fill in the IR330C form correctly
The IR330C (Tax rate notification for contractors) form is an IRD form filled out by contractors, freelancers, and other self-employed indiv...
How to Register for GST
Registering for GST is super easy. It’s all done online through the IRD website so all you will need is your myIR details on hand to get set...
QUIZ: Should you register a company as a self-employed contractor or freelancer??
Many self-employed contractors and freelancers think that they have to register a limited liability company in order to trade. This is a co...
ACC: Understanding your ACC Invoice
ACC issue invoices annually to self-employed contractors, freelancers, and sole traders. For those who are new to self-employment, these inv...
Understanding Provisional Tax
Most self-employed contractors and freelancers have, at some point, felt the pain of a big, unexpected tax bill. Whether you’re a first-tim...
GST: The Complete Guide for Contractors and Freelancers
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an additional tax that is charged on some goods and services in New Zealand. When you buy and sell goods...
Navigating the End of the Financial Year
For most self-employed contractors and freelancers, the end of the financial year can be a stressful and confusing time. There are lots of...