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We are a small firm which delivers a focused and specialised service for our clients. We work to make the complex simple.
We work with you to maximise your wealth and meet all your tax obligations while freeing you up to focus on your business.
We leverage technology to deliver innovative accountancy services.
We leverage technology to deliver innovative accountancy services.
We deliver accounting services which allow you to manage your tax obligations including Income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships, GST registration and returns, PAYE withholding tax registration and set-up, preparation of financial statements, FBT compliance and management of tax payments.
We have a wide variety of services which can help you manage your business performance including the development or analysis of business plans, business structure recommendations, strategy development, creation and updating of budgets and forecasts, accounting software set-up and initial training, ongoing support and business feedback, monthly, quarterly or bi-annual performance updates and analysis
Annual Financial Statements
Annual Financial Statements
Preparation of financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts.
GST Returns and Bookeeping
GST Returns and Bookeeping
We can manage your bookkeeping, GST and payroll requirements.
Income Tax Returns
Income Tax Returns
Preparation of tax returns and advice on payment of tax. We work in partnership with you to minimise your tax.
Management Accounting
We can provide budgeting and cashflow reports to assist you in making important business decisions such as expansion or staffing.
Tax Management
Taylor Irwin will help you minimise tax liabilites and manage your tax payments.
Business Advisory
Business Advisory
We can provide financing, strategic and governance advice to protect your assets and maximise your wealth.
Company Secretarial Services
Maintenance of company records with the Companies Office.
Company Formation
Assistance with the incorporation of new companies.
Rental Statements
Rental Statements
We can prepare statements and tax returns for your rental property.
Software
We can help set up cloud accounting software such as Xero or MYOB, and deliver training and provide support.
Tax Pooling
We can use tax management tools like tax pooling to help you manage your cashflow and reduce interest.
ACC Levy Administration
ACC Levy Administration
We can provide assistance and advice to ensure you are paying the correct ACC levies.
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Accreditations & Technology
We utilise best practice cloud technology solutions to deliver a high quality accountancy service.
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The short answer is no. This is a very common question we get asked and the source of regular confusion. You pay income tax on the taxable profit your trading entity makes, be it as a sole trader or a Company or Trust. If you take money out of your business account for private purposes it is referred to as drawings. If you put money into your business account from a personal bank account it is called funds introduced or capital introduced. All of these transactions- all the ins and outs - make up your current account. If you take out more money that you put in, your current account will be overdrawn, in which case you “owe” the business money. Often when a business is starting out, or if the business is struggling for cash, the owner(s) will put some of its personal money into the business. This is essentially a loan, commonly referred to as a shareholder advance if it is a company. When the entity pays this back to the owner it is just paying back the loan/advance. Generally, as long as the current account is not overdrawn, there are not any income tax issues associated with that transaction. If the trading entity is a company and the shareholder has an overdrawn current account, they are liable for interest on the overdrawn current account, otherwise this could be considered a deemed dividend. This is starting to get a bit more complicated. Essentially, if current accounts are being overdrawn, it means you are taking out more money than you have put in, so you are potentially taking out working capital that should be used for GST or paying creditors. Another common issue for companies that are doing well is that the shareholders keep drawing cash in lieu of a dividend and then retrospectively a dividend has to be declared to ensure the current account is not overdrawn at the end of the financial year. This is ok, but it pays to talk to your accountant in advance if you plan to take large amounts of cash out of the business for private use, over and above your salary. Remember - you get taxed on your profit, not your drawings. It is possible to draw more than you earn, but if this is the case you are probably taking working capital out of the business. Disclaimer: This post is a general discussion and does not constitute specific advice. Any concepts or ideas raised in this post should be discussed with your accountant and/or solicitor to ensure that all relevant matters are considered.
Firstly, a bit of background. Family trusts are a way to protect assets, either for your own benefit or for the benefit of your family or others beyond your lifetime. The assets may be cash or other types of assets such as real estate, life insurance, vehicles and securities. Trusts work by transferring the ownership of the assets to trustees. For example, a family that lives in a family home transfers the legal ownership of their asset, the family home, to the trustees. The family can continue to use and enjoy the assets (as long as allowed by the trust deed) even though they no longer personally own the home. A trust may be useful to: • Protect assets against future claims and creditors, such as if a business failed • Put aside money for a special purpose, such as a child's education • Ensure children, and not their partners, receive their intended inheritances • Reduce the risk of unintended claims on an estate in the event of death. While trusts can have benefits, they can also involve a considerable amount of resources in administering them properly. This needs to be weighed against any possible advantages a trust may have. Although a trust is normally given a name and is often referred to as if it is a separate entity, like a company, it is not. A trust is a relationship between trustees and beneficiaries which imposes duties on the trustees to deal with the trust property in the interests of beneficiaries. I'm a Trustee - what are my obligations? The trustees are responsible for managing the trust for the benefit of the people (or organisations) named as the trust’s beneficiaries. In practice, this can often involve some fairly time consuming obligations. Trustees can also be held personally liable - so tread with caution! Specifically, the legal duties of trustees are to: • know the terms of the trust, as recorded in the trust deed, and act according to those terms; • act honestly and in good faith; • act for the benefit of the beneficiaries; • exercise their powers as a trustee for a proper purpose; • keep copies of the trust deed and any variations; • give basic trust information to every beneficiary (including the fact that they are a beneficiary; the names and contact details of the trustees; details of the appointment, retirement or removal of trustees, and their right to trust information.) Unless the trust deed specifically excludes it, legal duties also include: using reasonable skill and care when managing the trust, using any special knowledge or expertise they have eg, as a lawyer, accountant; investing the trust assets prudently; acting unanimously; not using their power as trustee for their own benefit; acting impartially between beneficiaries; and not taking any reward for their duties (it is acceptable to be reimbursed for costs). Additional obligations may be set out in the trust deed. A trustee may be personally liable for debts incurred by the trust, especially if the loss was a result of an intentional breach of trust, dishonesty, or negligence. How can we help? We regularly help to advise clients on whether a trust is right for them. For clients that are trustees, we can help them meet their obligations. Some trusts are relatively simple to administer properly, while others that are more complex require a great deal of time and care from the trustees. A trust with one asset, such as a mortgage-free family home, with all outgoings paid by the family, would generally only need minimal administration. On the other hand, a trust with a range of assets, including income-producing investments, would require a lot of administration. On top of completing an annual tax return, the trustees would need to undertake, for example, periodic reviews of investment strategies and continuous maintenance of the assets themselves. We are experienced in advising on such issues and are always available to assist. Disclaimer: This post is a general discussion and does not constitute specific advice. Any concepts or ideas raised in this post should be discussed with your accountant and/or solicitor to ensure that all relevant matters are considered.
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