In case you need reminding, Christmas is just under 4 weeks away! If your business shuts down for the festive season, here are 4 simple things to remember to do before closing: -
Let your customers know your hours - you can do this on your website, in your newsletter, on your Facebook and Instagram pages. Or by email, phone, or in person!
- Set up out of office email and voicemail messages - this avoids confusion with unanswered emails and calls. You can always add an alternate phone number or email address for urgent enquiries.
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Schedule social posts - post your Christmas hours and a message, as well as scheduling other posts for the period that you are away.
- Check for any outstanding accounts - you still need to pay your wages and rent during the break, so make sure the cash coming in is sufficient. Follow up any overdue customer invoices before Christmas.
On that note, our office will be closed from Friday the 20th of December 2024 and re-opens on Monday the 13th of January 2025. If you need any assistance during this period, please contact your friendly Walker Wayland team member - if they are not available, they will offer an alternative contact. |
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December & January tax deadlines |
Remembering the filing and payment deadlines for your business can be challenging. And forgetting about tax payments coming up can seriously disrupt your cash flow planning. We have summarised tax deadlines coming up in December & January for you to prevent you from missing any deadlines and facing a penalty. 28 Nov - GST returns and payments for a 31 October 2024 period-end
20 Dec - Employer deductions payments for November 2024, for small to medium employers.
- Employer deductions payments for 1 to 15 December 2024, for large employers.
15 Jan - Provisional tax returns and payments if you have a March balance date and use the standard, estimation or ratio options.
- GST returns and payments for a 30 November 2024 period-end.
- AIM instalments if you have a March balance date.
- Employer deductions payments for 16 to 31 December 2024, for large employers.
- Interim student loan repayments.
20 Jan - Fringe benefit tax quarterly return and payment for period ended 31 December 2024.
- Employer deductions payments for December 2024, for small to medium employers.
- Employer deductions payments for 1 to 15 January 2025, for large employers.
28 Jan - GST returns and payments for a 31 December 2024 period-end.
- AIM instalment if you file GST monthly and have a March balance date.
Make sure to plan for your tax obligations in your monthly cash flow forecasting. Reach out to your Walker Wayland Accountant if you need to review your forecast and look at options.
For the full list of key dates click on the button below. |
All companies are required to file an annual return with the NZ Companies Office once a year. This is a simple form, confirming the details of the company, such as the directors, shareholders and company addresses. It is important that this return is filed every year. If it is not filed on time, the Companies Office will assume that the company is no longer required, and will take steps to remove it.
This clearly has significant ramifications if you are still in business. Some of our clients file their own returns, and some have us do this for them. We use a programme called CAS360 to keep track of all the company annual returns that are due. If you receive an email that looks like the one below, please don't ignore it or automatically assume that it is spam.
If you are concerned that it might not be a genuine email, please give your friendly Walker Wayland team member a call to confirm its' authenticity. |
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A new view column has been added to the Bills screen which allows you to quickly view the bill without having to open the bill.
- Overpayments received can be coded directly through the sales invoice. The overpayment transaction will automatically be created, which can be applied to a future invoice.
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A preview panel has been added to the report layout editor which will allow you to preview the changes you have made before exiting the setup screen.
- For the users of the Xero inventory system, new reporting filters and columns have been added which would make it easier for you to filter through and manage your inventory list.
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Santa ClOrrs has shimmied down the chimney and delivered borrowers an early Christmas present! As expected, the RBNZ cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points, to 4.25%. Please read the ASB’s Daily Alert article here. |
- How many ghosts show up in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol?
- How many gifts were given in total in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?
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In which country is it tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
- Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
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This month, we are excited to introduce the Department of Digital Displays, a consultancy based in Auckland that specializes in digital billboards. The Department of Digital Displays helps commercial landlords and business owners generate new revenue through the use of LED screens and billboards.
They offer a comprehensive one-stop shop for digital display solutions, including resource consents, sourcing and supply, construction and installation, as well as ongoing advertising sales and management. Their offerings range from large outdoor third-party advertising installations to smaller displays suitable for indoor use in retail environments, churches, schools, corporate offices, event centres, and hotels and conference facilities.
The Department of Digital Displays collaborates with a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations, assisting them in understanding their digital display requirements. They can conduct digital billboard feasibility studies to assess the specific variables of your sites and provide revenue projections and ROI calculations. Additional services include location scouting, digital billboard structural design, traffic safety reports, content management, and technical support for digital displays.
If you have ever considered adding a digital sign for your business or a large-format digital billboard for your commercial property but didn’t know where to start, the Department of Digital Displays is here to assist you. For expert advice on digital displays and LED screens, please contact; Jeremy Caird on 021 222 4731 |
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