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Tax changes - Budget 2010
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Keep up-to-date with all the latest Budget 2010 information.

Date published Title and description
24 September 2010 New rules for accounting for GST at 12.5% after 1 October
The new transitional GST rules provide options for businesses to carry on accounting for GST at 12.5% after 1 October on some transactions as long as certain criteria are met.
16 September 2010 Your business and the GST transition
As a business, your first point of call should be our website and the GST rate change guide (GST106). This gives tips on adjusting your accounting systems and completing the transitional forms.
16 September 2010 PAYE news
News on changes to personal tax rates and thresholds, FBT, employer superannuation contribution tax and ACC earners' levy.
14 September 2010 GST affects lay-bys, finance leases, contracts and utilities
Changes to the GST Act affect lay-bys, contracts, finance leases and payments to utilities. These provide options for businesses or suppliers, as long as certain criteria are met. Consumers and businesses should check how their supplier is applying GST to these types of payments for goods and services.
27 August 2010 Handy business checklist and GST guide
Businesses and organisations are planning now for the GST increase to 15% and PAYE rates going down on 1 October. The checklist and guide will help you manage the transition, provide tips on adjusting your accounting systems and complete the transitional forms.
27 August 2010 Get your business ready
Businesses and organisations that are registered for GST and employ staff need to start planning now for the GST increase to 15% and PAYE rates going down on 1 October.
27 August 2010 Business countdown to 1 October
Is your business ready for 1 October? Find out what you need to do.
27 August 2010 Do you know how to calculate GST at 15%?
If you're GST-registered, you'll need to include GST at 15% on your goods and services from 1 October.
27 August 2010 GST increase and laybys pushes retailer decisions
Memories of her mother getting her hair 'done' to go out for a special occasion, confirmed Marama's decision to buy her own beauty shop in Berhampore.
27 August 2010 GST and PAYE changes crucial for trades
Matt and Kate started their own electricians' business last year and set about introducing a software accounting package to help them calculate business quotes, PAYE and GST payments.
27 August 2010 PAYE rates change too
New PAYE rates also come into effect from 1 October 2010.
25 June 2010 Transactions that could affect GST-registered businesses
GST changes announced in Budget 2010 affect the time of supply treatment for some GST transactions.
21 June 2010 GST Advisory Panel established
The Government has set up a special GST Advisory Panel to help businesses implement the new 15% GST rate increase announced in the 2010 Budget.

 


Date published: 24 Sep 2010

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