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In this presentation in the SBA Conference, Terry Baucher of Baucher Consulting (www.baucherconsulting.co.nz) discusses recent developments in today's tax, GST apportionment, correct procedure for paying dividends, the IRD Audit activity and all other new developments. Presented in November 2013.

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Tax Update

SBA Conference

November 2013

Terry Baucher, Baucher Consulting Ltd

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Today’s Topics

1. Recent developments

2. GST apportionment

3. Overdrawn current accounts – issues and options

4. Dividends – the basics

5. Inland Revenue Audit Activity

6. New legislation and other new developments

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Recent Developments

1.Inland Revenue draft Interpretation Statement INS 0117 – Income Tax Residence

2.Inland Revenue Interpretation Statement IS 13/01 – Tax Avoidance

3.Taxation (Livestock Valuation, Assets Expenditure, and Remedial Matters) Act 2013

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IRD draft interpretation statement INS 0117 – Income Tax Residence

Released December 2012, submissions closed 31 January 2013

Permanent Place of Abode primary test of residence

Draft interpretation statement puts greater emphasis on availability of dwelling with result more persons likely to be deemed to be resident

Would adopt view that draft interpretation statement represents IRD’s current practice

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For further information please contact Terry Baucher

09 486 6200

[email protected]

www.baucherconsulting.co.nz