French & Associates Limited

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Changes to personal income tax and Working for Families tax credits are coming as part of the Government’s Tax Relief package. These changes come into effect on 31 July 2024.

Most salary and wage earners don’t need to do anything. It’s up to the employer or the employer’s payroll software provider to make the changes. Customers should start to see the benefit in their pay from 31 July.

The key personal income tax changes are:
• New personal income tax thresholds (see the table below)
• The independent earner tax credit (IETC) upper threshold for eligibility has been extended from $48,000 to $70,000

And the key Working for Families tax credit changes are:
• The base rate for the in-work tax credit (IWTC) will increase from $3,770 ($72.50 per week) to $5,070 ($97.50 per week)
• The after-tax threshold for the minimum family tax credit (MFTC) will change from $35,204 to $35,316

Find more information at ird.govt.nz/income-tax-changes

We are currently looking for an Accountant to join our team part time- could suit someone wanting to do 4-day weeks or school hours.

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Merry Christmas from the Team at French & Associates Limited! We will be taking a break from December 22nd - January 15th. We wish you the best for the holiday season and a Happy New Year 🎄

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Accountant Job in Dunedin Central, Otago We require a motivated individual to join our accounting team.

Office & Accounts Administrator Job in Dunedin Central, Otago We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Office & Accounts Administrator.

Accounting Position @ French & Associates Limited
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Accountant Tax Accountant & Business Advisor (Full time) Small to medium sized accounting practice based in Dunedin. Prefer qualified accountant but not essential, will require experience in providing tax advice and completing annual accounts. Tasks & Responsibilities Preparing yearly Financial Statements

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/65643250

Accountant Job in Dunedin Central, Otago Based on the 4th floor of recently renovated Forsyth Barr Building we have developed an office environment that challenges our staff everyday.

Merry Christmas from the team at French & Associates Limited .

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and very best wishes for the New Year ahead. Our team will be taking a well deserved break from Thursday 22nd December 2022 reopening Monday 16th January 2023. If you have any urgent matters during this time please email [email protected].
https://frenchandassociates.co.nz/

60 YEARS TODAY!

November 2 1962, John Sims and Gilbert Blue start our story.

Thank you to everyone that has been part of the journey over the past 60 years.

We are very proud to reach this milestone!

Do you file and pay GST?

🔔 REMINDER: Your GST return and payment is due 28 October for the taxable period ending 30 September.

Provisional tax is also due if you have a March balance date and use the ratio option.

If you’re unable to pay due to COVID-19, get in touch so we can help.

📧 Send us a message in myIR to discuss options. If possible, still aim to file on time. For a list of key dates visit: ird.govt.nz/index/key-dates

Do you file and pay GST? REMINDER: Your GST return and payment is due 28 September for the taxable period ending 31 August.

If you’re unable to pay due to COVID-19, get in touch so we can help.

📧 Send us a message in myIR to discuss options.

If possible, still aim to file on time.

For a list of key dates visit: ird.govt.nz/index/key-dates

❗ If you’re eligible for the Cost of Living payment and your 2022 tax assessment is complete, then you’ll receive your payment today (or tomorrow if you bank with a credit union). It will show as 'CostOfLiving' in your bank account.

Please make sure we have the correct bank account for you.

Here’s how to update your bank account details:

1. Log in or register for a secure myIR account at ird.govt.nz

2. Update your bank account details in your income tax account by following these instructions: https://ird.govt.nz/update-bank-account

If you cannot register for myIR, please call 0800 473 777 to update your bank account.

*Due to the large volume, payments will be staggered throughout the day, so some customers will get paid before others, even if you're at the same bank.

**Please note: The date displayed in myIR is the processing date and may be earlier than the day you receive the payment.

Haven't completed your tax assessment?
If you need to complete your income tax assessment, we’ll assess your eligibility once it’s processed. If you’re not sure the status of your assessment, or to check your eligibility, log in to myIR then go to ‘I want to…’ --> 'Cost of Living payment eligibility’

For more information about the Cost of Living Payment head to: https://ird.govt.nz/cost-of-living-payment

Do you file and pay GST?

🔔 REMINDER: Monthly GST returns and payments for the taxable period ending 31 July are due on 28 August*.

Provisional tax payments are also due on 28 August* if you have a March balance date and use the standard, estimation or ratio options.

*This due date falls on a weekend, so we can receive your return and payment on the next working day without a penalty being applied (Monday 29 August).

If you’re unable to pay due to COVID-19, get in touch so we can help.

📧 Send us a message in myIR to discuss options. If possible, still aim to file on time. For a list of key dates visit: ird.govt.nz/index/key-dates

Merry Christmas from the team French & Associates Limited.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and very best wishes for the New Year ahead. Our team will be taking a well deserved break from Thursday 23 December 2021 reopening Thursday 13th January 2022. If you have any urgent matters during this time please email [email protected].
https://frenchandassociates.co.nz/

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REMINDER - Our services will be unavailable for system upgrades starting from 3pm today, Thursday 21 October. We reopen on the morning of Thursday 28 October.

During this time, myIR and Gateway services will be unavailable and our phone lines and offices will be closed. Customers using software to file will also be affected.

We’re still working on all critical matters related to tax entitlements and payment obligations.

* You can still pay your bill through your bank as you normally would.
* Our website remains available.
* Payments from us will still be made.

❕GST and provisional tax filers: We understand that with this system shutdown, businesses may struggle to file and pay GST and provisional tax by 28 October. The Government has agreed that businesses and individuals will have more time, up to 4 November, to file and pay.

❕Weekly Working for Families one-off payment change: Due to our upcoming system outage, your next weekly Working for Families payment will be paid early.

If you normally receive your weekly Working for Families payment on Tuesday 26 October or Wednesday 27 October, you will now receive it early – either today, Thursday 21 October or tomorrow Friday 22 October.

Fortnightly Working for Families payments are not impacted.

❕Paid parental leave payments one-off change: The next paid parental leave payment you’d normally receive on Tuesday 26 October or Wednesday 27 October will be paid early on Thursday 21 October or Friday 22 October.

Paid parental leave payment dates will resume as normal on Tuesday 9 November or Wednesday 10 November. This means there will be a three-week period between your last October payment and your first November payment.

For more information, including details about Employment Information filing, visit ird.govt.nz/service-update

French & Associates Limited updated their website address.

French & Associates Limited updated their address.

REMINDER: If you file and pay GST, your return and payment for the taxable period ending 31 March is due this Friday 7 May.

If you're unable to pay, get in touch so we can help. Aim to still file on time, if you can. Find a list of key dates here: https://www.ird.govt.nz/index/key-dates

If you file and pay GST or provisional tax, it’s due 28 February. Since this due date falls on a weekend, we can receive your return and payment on the next working day, Monday 1 March, without a penalty being applied.

PLEASE NOTE: From 5pm Friday 26 February until Monday 1 March, myIR and SPK2IR will be unavailable and our phone lines will be closed.

GST filing cannot be completed during this time, so be sure to plan ahead.

If you're unable to pay due to COVID-19, get in touch so we can help. If possible, still aim to file on time.