Kacey Accounts

The 1st of April is just around the corner - with it comes a few payroll changes.

✔️ Minimum wage will increase from $21.20 to $22.70.

✔️ The ACC Levy employees are charged (within their PAYE), increases from 1.46% to 1.53%.

✔️ The Student Loan protected income threshold is increasing from $409 per week to $439.

What does this all mean for yourself and your employees? Do you know how to manage these changes? If you don't know, let's have a chat.

We're getting a makeover...watch this space...

It's that time again - We're hiring!!

Kacey accounts is on the look out for a part time bookkeeping and payroll extraordinaire to join the team.

If you think you have what it takes to provide top quality bookkeeping services please contact Kirsty on 0273639461 or [email protected] to hear more.

On 1 April 2023 we will see the minimum wage rate increase from $21.20 to $22.70.

Do you need to review what you're currently paying your employees? Will wage increases effect your chargeout rates? Don't know?? Call us anytime to discuss all things payroll and bookkeeping.

When it comes to paying employees statutory holidays, it's not always a walk in the park...

Some things (of many) to consider are

- is it the employees otherwise working day?
- are they entitled to an alternative day off?
- is the employee on annual or bereavement leave?
- does the holiday fall on a weekend?

Employment New Zealand has some great resources to read through regarding public holidays.

https://www.employment.govt.nz/leave-and-holidays/public-holidays/

If you'd rather enjoy your long weekends not worrying about whether your business is compliant, the team at Kacey Accounts is available to support you with all your payroll needs.

The government is reintroducing reduced RUC price until 30 June 2023.

While the bill is urgently being put through parliament, any RUCs purchased in February prior to the bill passing will be charged at FULL cost.

If you need help getting your head around this, you're not the only one - feel welcome to send us a message.

A change of scenery from the office window today. Lucky to be meeting coworkers in Wellington.

7 weeks of emergency repair work and $15M later, State Highway 6 between Nelson and Blenheim is open once more.

The opening has seen relief for those businesses reliant on access between Marlborough and Nelson/Tasman a long with residents needing to travel to Nelson for work and personal purposes.

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/state-highway-6-nelson-to-blenheim-open-in-time-for-christmas/?fbclid=IwAR0wxxuz_KBLG5EHab5cHIw2y-whhdOn95dwKVsM4pk8WT_PWFRdwKh1tTw

State Highway 6, Nelson to Blenheim, open in time for Christmas | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency After seven weeks of hard work and an over $15 million investment, State Highway 6 between Blenheim to Nelson is back in business for road users.

Most business owners don't start out intending to spend as much time behind their desk as they do!

We want to help give you back the time to do what you love, whether that's swinging a hammer, out on the boat or walking a track - do what you love and we'll do what we love (your books).

In October we welcomed Jay Matthews to the Kacey Accounts team.
Jay brings with her vast experience and knowledge in all things payroll, big or small. If you have a query, she's your gal!
As an experienced bookkeeper with a stellar personality, Jay is a true asset to the team - she could be an asset to your team too!

Welcome aboard Jay.

Changes to the Holidays Act have just been announced and look to take effect in 2023.

How will this effect you as an employer or employee? If you don't know -ask us! We're here to help.

What next year's sick leave changes mean for you and your business New Zealand sick leave law changes are to be implemented in 2023.

Inland Revenue did an update to MyIR over the weekend which means you will be automatically logged out of any 'gateway services'.

If you use Xero payroll, you will need to reconnect your Xero login to MyIR in order to keep your payday filing up to date and compliant.

If you need any assistance, please let me know.

Scam alert!!

If you receive an email that looks like this, do not follow the link - Inland Revenue will never ask you to follow a link in their emails. If you want to double check you're not missing anything, log in to you MyIR portal through the IRD website.

These scammers are getting clever!!

We're hiring - could this be you??

Kacey accounts is on the look out for a bookkeeping extraordinaire to join the team.

If you think you have what it takes to provide top quality bookkeeping services please contact Kirsty on 0273639461 or [email protected] to hear more.

Xero is coming to town. 26-27 September 2022. This is a great opportunity to hear direct from the source any tips or tricks. Prizes are also on offer.
If you'd like to go but are maybe a bit shy about going on your own, sing out and I may be able to help.

https://www.facebook.com/119615178068730/posts/5684954188201440/

Plan your visit to the Xero Roadshow Drop in to Xero's tiny home

International tourism decreased by a whooping 98.1% in the 2021 financial year, sliding from $17.7 billion to just $1.5 billion!! Yikes!!

With New Zealands borders now fully open again there are bound to be some happy faces in the tourism sector.

A big welcome back to the International tourists the industry has been waiting for!

Exciting times here at Kacey Accounts with our website going live tonight!!

Please check us out - any feedback is welcome and appreciated.

www.kaceyaccounts.co.nz

Home | Kacey Accounts Working with Kacey Accounts gives you back the time of day to focus on the most important aspects of your professional and personal life.

Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori.

What an honor it is to say we were there at the first official public holiday for Matariki.

How have you, your whānau and your business observed Matariki this year?

Have you contributed enough to earn the full annual Kiwisaver contribution for the year?

The government can contribute a maximum of $521.43 to your Kiwisaver account - to get the full amount you need to contribute $1,042.86 between 1 July and 30 June that year.

Did you know you're able to make voluntary contributions? This is great if you're a business owner taking drawings, if you're an employee on unpaid leave or if you're simply in between jobs.

It's not too late to gain the full annual government contribution - ask me how.

Today's the day, NZQBA's Bookkeepers Conference is on in Auckland. A very early and wet start to the day.

Representatives from Xero, Fundtap, Digital Popcorn, Reckon and Smartly are just some of the speakers we'll be hearing from today.

One long weekend coming right up 😊

The 2022 Budget is out - what does this mean for you?

Inflation is predicted to peak mid 2022, but on the other hand wages are expected to surge 6% next year, 6.1% 2024 and a further 5.4% in 2025.

Wages make up a huge expense for many businesses - do you need to review your own budget and forecasts?

Budget 2022: $350 cash payment for 2m Kiwis - just enough for a ticket to Aussie, say Nats Tune in for our live coverage and the key points of today's Budget.

Putting off your bookkeeping is one of the easiest things to do - but without accurate, up to date data, it's hard to make educated decisions to run and grow your business.

Don't delay any longer, contact us and we will get you back up to speed in no time.

Sometimes there are simply not enough hours in the day to do it all.

Take back those evenings spent invoicing customers, sorting creditors and chasing payments - give us a call to find out how.

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter.

Enjoy the long weekend - Relax - Put your feet up - You deserve it!

Do you know how to claim back previously bought RUC? Give me a call and we can go through it together.

The government is reducing RUC rates by 36% to support Kiwis through the global energy crisis: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/ruc-reduction-scheme

The reduction is temporary, lasting from 21 April to 21 July 2022. From 21 April, you can buy a RUC licence on our website at the reduced rate.

If you already have a RUC licence covering this period, learn how you can still take advantage of the reduced rate: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/ruc-reduction-scheme

When it comes to Xero we really know our stuff!

As well as being a Xero Partner, we're also Xero Certified Advisors.

To better target your individual needs we offer one-on-one Xero training. Whether you have no clue or you're wanting to utilize every tool Xero offers, we'll have you sorted!

Happy Financial New Year 2023!

My 3 Tips for you to step into the New Year on the right foot

- Set Goals for the next 12 months. Where do you want to be this time next year? How are you going to get there? Who's going to help you along the way?

- Review your budget. Compare how last periods budget stacks up against actual figures. If you don't have a budget, create one.

- Take a break. It doesn't have to be right now but have a look at your calendar and set yourself some leave time. You are your businesses most valuable asset and just like any other asset you need to look after yourself!

May this financial year bring you and your business prosperity, health and happiness.

With the minimum wage set to increase from $20.00 - $21.20 on the 1st April 2022 I thought we could play a little game.

Please share with us in the comments below (or PM me for privacy) what was your first job? And what was the hourly rate you received?

At Kacey Accounts we're more than just Bookkeepers, we offer a range of services including Payroll Management.

Outsourcing your payroll takes the work off your desk and lets you get on with business.

Talk to me about the other benefits outsourcing your payroll will have on your business.

Did you know there is financial support available for all business types (including Sole Traders) effected by Covid-19?

Don't know if you qualify? Give me a call and we can go through it together.