MAQ Spring 2025 Newsletter

MAQ Partner Mark Wilson looks into the new government tax incentive available for New Zealand businesses.

What is Investment Boost?

Investment Boost is a new tax incentive for New Zealand businesses to invest in productive assets like machinery, tools and equipment. Businesses can deduct 20 per cent of the new asset’s value from that year’s taxable income, on top of normal depreciation. The deduction applies to new assets purchased from today, 22 May 2025.

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COPING WITH THE SKYROCKING COST OF LIVING

Household living costs have skyrocketed and seem set to keep rising this year. Here are our 12 top tips for coping with the rapidly increasing cost of living – ways to earn more, spend less, and invest in your future.
#inflation #economy

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How claiming expenses can lower your tax bill

Did you know you could be claiming back many of your business expenses? Here’s our guide to claiming expenses and reducing your tax bill as a small business.
#expenses #taxableexpenses #businesstips

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HAVE YOU RETURNED YOURS?

If you have received an email from us requesting information for your end of year accounts, please send it back to us as soon as you can. It helps us keep everything on track for you.

CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

Quick, easy and delicious. Try a firm office favourite.

Perfect dessert for one or a quick lunchroom treat.

Add a few extra chocolate chip to make it extra rich

Recipe

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INSIDE MAQ: MEET ANDREA & RENEE

It's been a busy few months at MAQ! We celebrated midwinter Christmas with plenty of laughs while locked in an escape room (we made it out...eventually!). We welcome two new team members to the office, Andrea & Renee have joined us in Administrator / PA roles.

Renee grew up in Whangarei and brings with her a solid background in administration within the construction industry. She has a strong foundation in customer service, bringing a versatile skill set and can-do attitude. FUN FACT Renee is also qualified in hairdressing and beauty therapy, talk about a creative flair!

Originally from Auckland, Andrea now calls Whangarei home. She brings experience in Administration within the property development and wine industries. Outside of work, she's interested in vintage aviation and occasionally attempts to snowboard (with mixed results).

KIWISAVER CHANGES

As of 1st July 2025 the government has made changes to KiwiSaver contributions

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FAMILY BOOST

The Government has announced proposed changes to FamilyBoost. If the legislation is passed, these changes will start for the July–September 2025

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