GST stories
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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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sustainability
Epson launches mono WorkForce Pro printers, WF-M5399 and WF-M5899, boasting high-capacity ink packs for efficient, eco-friendly printing.
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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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smb
New Zealand start-up Afirmo is transforming small business operations with its holistic software platform, attracting 3500 customers in its first year.
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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.
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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.
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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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retailers
From October 1, 2019, overseas websites selling into the New Zealand market will have to register for GST, just like any Kiwi company.
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Xero improves tax time by bringing eGST into software
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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fintechs
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financial systems
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tax
After successful trials, Xero is bringing direct electronic GST returns to its software that can be sent straight to the IRD, the company reports.
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MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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fintechs
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financial systems
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myob
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.
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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.
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Draft law heralds end of GST-free digital goods
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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online shopping
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gst
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africa
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.
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Government moves on GST threshold to help Kiwi retailers
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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government
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gst
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ecommerce
New Zealand retailers welcome proposal to lower threshold for GST on imported goods, aiming to compete fairly with foreign websites.
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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.
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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.
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NZ government turns to $269 mln deficit in 8 months to February
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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tax
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acc
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government
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.
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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.
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HP TouchPad price queried
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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personal computing devices
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nz
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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.
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Virtual real estate agent launched
Thu, 7th Jul 2011
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support
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uncharted
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email
200 Square's new virtual estate agent automates listings to contracts, cutting admin costs while offering expert support through online and direct channels.
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Business profitability 'deteriorating again'
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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new zealand institute of economic research
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construction
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nzier
New Zealand's economy contracted in September, with large firms' profits falling sharply and business confidence turning negative, says NZIER.
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Getting ready for the tax changes
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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fintechs
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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.
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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.
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MYOB unveils 'LiveAccounts'
Fri, 14th May 2010
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fintechs
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financial systems
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myob
MYOB has launched 'LiveAccounts', a new online accounting solution aimed at simplifying financial management for New Zealand businesses, set for a June release.