Findlay Sidekick

Findlay Sidekick are Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors in Wanaka. We like accounting, community events & helping people in business and sports!

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Are you a tourism business that has been experiencing a 50% or more drop in revenue compared to pre-covid levels?

Your business may be eligible for support under the new Support, Recovery & Re-set Plan.

Check out details:
https://t.co/ITLOJkaiRV

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NZ superannuation has just increased – are you on track for a comfortable retirement? Or will you need more?

It could be time to start making a few changes that will set you up for a better future.

https://t.co/llIv4unZ5Z

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Still new to Xero? Learn how you can use Xero to work at its best for you.

Join us for a free Xero training session brought to you by us!

10am, Thursday 15 July at our Wanaka boardroom.

Email [email protected] or phone [phone] to secure your spot.

#smallbiztips

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Are you optimising your Kiwisaver contributions?

A reminder that the government contributes 50c for every $1 you contribute, up to $1042.86.

Make sure your contributions are up to date by 30 June. Then sit back, relax and dream of your retirement!

https://t.co/QabJKzAa0u

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IRD: Cashies won't rebuild our country!

Do you work in the construction industry? Do you often do small jobs for cash? 🛠️⚒️

IRD's new education programme aims to help you understand everything you need to fulfil your tax obligations.

https://t.co/0MHfvmASBO

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Cashflow is the beating heart of your business 💓

Yet turning a profit is at the heart of running any successful company 💓

So what's more important?
https://t.co/LToudgdbEH

(Spoiler alert: they're both important!!)

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Unashamed name dropping alert!

We caught up with our client @HaydenPaddon just after he won the Otago Rally the other day.

We've worked with Hayden on his business, Paddon Rally Sport, for two years.

Read the full story here:
https://t.co/4AO9BbxA2x

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If you are a property investor or landlord, you should be aware of the recent changes to residential property law that have an impact on your income tax including:

▶ The bright-line test
▶ Main home exemption
▶ Interest deductibility

https://t.co/sYgpHdG8mM

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Leveraging Your Technology - free webinar

With cloud software specialist, Josh Wilson, 10.30am 22 April.

Understand the benefits of systemisation, make efficient use of your software, improve your customers’ experience & more.

Sign up here 👉
https://t.co/4jYA1E4O2o

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|| HAPPY SMALL BUSINESS DAY! ||

On 9 April, when you spend with a small business, everyone wins! You support a small business, they feel the love, and you could each win a share of $200,000 of prizes. So go you good thing, choose small! 👍👍

More here 👇
https://t.co/CSXHwXlN7m

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Check out our handy list of Covid-related considerations for end of financial year:

▶️ Wage subsidy records
▶️ Assistance with cashflow
▶️ Asset thresholds
▶️ R&D loss tax credit
▶️ Earnings over $180,000
▶️ Staff reimbursements and allowances

https://t.co/gUw9umJlmU

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|| COVID Alert Level Changes - Apply Now for Support ||

Was your business was affected by the recent changes to alert levels? You may be eligible for the Wage Subsidy or Resurgence Support Payment.

Find out more here:
https://t.co/NdLAD2sNnQ

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With the recent alert level changes some extra government support became available. Govt support currently available includes:

▶️ Resurgence Support Payment
▶️ Wage Subsidy
▶️ Leave Support Scheme
▶️ Short-Term Absence Payment (STAP)

and more...

https://t.co/NdLAD2sNnQ

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Kindness was the byword of 2020’s lockdown. As the community faced a crisis together, a sense of goodwill and generosity extended to small local businesses.

Are you underestimating the value of your local community?

https://t.co/bY0rv6efXk

#bekind #buylocal #lovewanaka

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|| Employment & Tax Updates ||

Recent & upcoming changes to employment & tax laws:

• increase in the minimum wage
• increase in sick leave
• changes to paid parental leave
• COVID-19 Short Term Absence Payment
• increase in the top tax rate

https://t.co/ZwTP21Dh8z

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|| Changes to Small Business Cashflow Loans Scheme ||

The government loan scheme is now available to more businesses for an extended period of time.

View details here:
👉 https://t.co/d3MGGwaD1g

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Recent times have certainly shown us that the future path of your business can change in an instant. In order to keep your business afloat when a downturn strikes, you need to be ready.

How can you make this happen?
https://t.co/YfCt6eefVl

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Christmas is almost upon us and 2020 is nearly over! Before you crack open the champagne, consider your staffing & payroll over the holidays.

https://t.co/4r77ARw92f

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Findlay Sidekick will be closed from midday on Thursday, 24th December and we'll be back on deck Monday, 11th January.

As a team, we were proud to support our clients with their financial concerns throughout this difficult year and look forward to working with you all in 2021.

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Organising staff /client Christmas parties & presents?

For a quick review of tax deductibility, download our reference sheet for more details https://t.co/ksToWTfaB1

#taxtips #smallbiz