GST stories
New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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it industry
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resellers
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nfp
As Windows 10 nears its end-of-life, Kauricone unveils Interface OS, designed to extend the life of millions of PCs and laptops, reducing environmental waste.
Epson unveils new WorkForce Pro printers with high-capacity ink packs
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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cleantech
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printing
Epson launches mono WorkForce Pro printers, WF-M5399 and WF-M5899, boasting high-capacity ink packs for efficient, eco-friendly printing.
Auckland SaaS start-up Afirmo transforming small business operations
Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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saas
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partner programmes
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New Zealand start-up Afirmo is transforming small business operations with its holistic software platform, attracting 3500 customers in its first year.
Amazon vs. consumers on the Aussie shutout
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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amazon
Amazon announced that due to GST regulation they will no longer be shipping from the US to Australia. Its comment and the consumer perspective inside.
Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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government
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tax
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gst
Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.
NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers
Tue, 1st May 2018
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gst
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nz government
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retail
From October 1, 2019, overseas websites selling into the New Zealand market will have to register for GST, just like any Kiwi company.
Xero improves tax time by bringing eGST into software
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
After successful trials, Xero is bringing direct electronic GST returns to its software that can be sent straight to the IRD, the company reports.
MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
According to MYOB, this is the first e-GST service for New Zealanders, and is the result of working with the IRD for several months.
Online GST changes a mixed bag for Kiwis, says InternetNZ
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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online shopping
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gst
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internetnz
InternetNZ critiques NZ's new online GST policy, stressing its need for fair execution without harming e-commerce.
Draft law heralds end of GST-free digital goods
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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online shopping
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gst
The days of GST-free music, games, e-books and software purchased online are coming to an end, with plans to tax online services from next October.
Government moves on GST threshold to help Kiwi retailers
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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ecommerce
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government
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gst
New Zealand retailers welcome proposal to lower threshold for GST on imported goods, aiming to compete fairly with foreign websites.
NZ retail sales rise, but we're not out of the woods yet
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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online shopping
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nz retail sales
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gst
The total volume of New Zealand retail sales rose 2.7% for the March 2015 quarter, which is the largest percentage increase since December 2006.
Netflix tax, multinational tax crackdown leveling playing field
Thu, 14th May 2015
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australian federal budget
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gst
The Government says it’s leveling the playing field with digital GST and a crack-down on multinational companies' tax avoidance.
NZ government turns to $269 mln deficit in 8 months to February
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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government
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tax
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acc
The New Zealand government turned to a deficit in the first eight months of the financial year, although the shortfall was smaller than forecast as th.
CCH Integrator launch to address major NZ corporate reliance on Excel
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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risk & compliance
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cch
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gst
CCH Integrator debuts in NZ, tackling corporate tax woes with a cloud-based GST solution, phasing out conventional Excel reliance.
HP TouchPad price queried
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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hp
HP faces scrutiny over TouchPad pricing as its NZD $799 and $949 models are significantly higher compared to US prices, despite factors like GST and freight.
Virtual real estate agent launched
Thu, 7th Jul 2011
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email
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support
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uncharted
200 Square's new virtual estate agent automates listings to contracts, cutting admin costs while offering expert support through online and direct channels.
Business profitability 'deteriorating again'
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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nzier
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new zealand institute of economic research
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construction
New Zealand's economy contracted in September, with large firms' profits falling sharply and business confidence turning negative, says NZIER.
Getting ready for the tax changes
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
New Zealand tax system set for major overhaul from October 1st, with changes to GST, PAYE, and company tax. Businesses urged to prepare.
FAQ: GST and software - questions answered
Wed, 4th Aug 2010
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intergen
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gst
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rebate
Managing transactions such as subscriptions, deposits, laybys, rebates and volume discounts requires careful attention.