You must register for GST with the IR if your business turnover exceeds $60,000 within a 12-month period. Once registered, you’re required to charge GST on your goods and services and file GST returns regularly either monthly, two-monthly or six-monthly—depending on your business size and filing frequency.

Most income tax returns are due by 7 July following the end of the financial year (which typically ends on 31 March). However, if you work with a registered tax agent like ANCA Accounting Solutions, you may qualify for an extension of time i.e. your return will be due by 31 March the following year. Staying on top of your tax deadlines helps you avoid IR penalties and interest charges, while working with us ensures your returns are accurate, compliant and filed on time. Filing returns by the due date is a non- negotiable for us.

Yes; we can help reduce your tax legally by identifying all allowable business expenses, ensuring you claim every eligible deduction, and applying effective tax planning strategies while staying fully compliant with the rules set by Inland Revenue. Common deductible business expenses include office costs, business related vehicle use, software subscriptions, employee wages and professional services such as accounting or legal fees. Depending on your business type, you may also be able to claim a portion of home office expenses and other operational costs. We ensure all claims are accurate, properly documented, and meet IR requirements, helping you avoid errors while maximising your legitimate tax savings.

Provisional tax is an advance payment towards your income tax, required when your tax bill for the prior year exceeds $5,000. Instead of paying one large lump sum at year-end, provisional tax allows you to spread your tax payments across the year in instalments. Typically, provisional tax is paid in three instalments per year, helping businesses manage cash flow more effectively and avoid unexpected tax bills. Payments are calculated based on your expected income and prior year tax obligations, and are paid to IR.

Tax planning involves structuring your finances to legally reduce tax and improve profitability. It ensures you’re not overpaying while remaining compliant with IR regulations. At ANCA Accounting Solutions, we provide proactive tax planning to help businesses accurately forecast and manage provisional tax obligations. Our goal is to minimise tax surprises by planning ahead, ensuring your payments are structured correctly and aligned with your cash flow throughout the year.

Yes we can represent you and communicate directly with IR on your behalf, including handling audits, responding to tax queries, and ensuring all required documentation is prepared and submitted correctly.

At ANCA Accounting Solutions, we have extensive experience in dealing with IR processes and compliance matters, including audit support and dispute resolution. Having worked in IR for almost 10 years, we understand how the system operates and what is required to achieve efficient and accurate outcomes. Our goal is to reduce stress for business owners by managing communication with IR, resolving issues quickly, and ensuring your tax affairs remain fully compliant and well-documented.