Links

Links to tax, accounting and business related sites.

Inland Revenue They are here to help you...
Important tax dates Inland Revenue list of importantant dates.
Income tax calculator Work out your taxable income for any year from 1999 to 2009.
Foreign investment fund calculator Work out your taxable FIF income using both FDR and CV methods.
FIF exemptions Official IRD list of FIF exempt Australian shares.
Inland Revenue Tax Policy Recent policy announcements.
Companies Office Search for company details, register a company online.
The Business Centre Free and discounted assistance for small businesses - check out the training courses.

Xero

Links to Xero resources.

Xero Online accounting system for small businesses - test drive it using the free demo company.
Xero Quickstart A guide to getting up and running with Xero in minutes.
Xero Cashbook Quickstart A guide to getting up and running with the Cashbook edition of Xero in minutes.
Xero Coding Guideline Not sure what to code a receipt or payment to? - check out our Xero coding guide.
Xuru The Xero gurus - Xuru offer expert training covering all aspects of Xero.

Free software and free services that we have found useful for home and small businesses.

PDF Fill Free PDF Writer to create PDF files from any Windows program. Also has free PDF Tools to combine, split and manipulate PDF documents.
Open Office Full office suite compatible with Microsoft Office 2010.
Virus Total Online service that checks an uploaded file against multiple virus checkers.
Microsoft Security Essentials Antivirus and antispyware software (free for home use and small businesses).
Avast Antivirus software (register it and its free for home use).
AVG Antivirus software (free for home use).
AxCrypt Easy to use file encryption - right click to encrypt any file.
Skype Phone calls over the Internet.
iDrive Online backup service.
Gmail Email service from Google.
Google Chrome Web Browser Small and fast and very good.
ISP Speedtest Test the speed of your Internet connection.
JoinMe Free screen sharing and online meetings using just a web browser.
DropBox DropBox allows you to sync your files between multiple computers. You can also use it to share files with others.

Notes and presentations we have put together on a variety of subjects.

Accounting and Tax Presentation to the Capital Property Investors April 2011.
Accounting Matters Presentation to the Consulting Surveyors of NZ March 2009.
Budget Update Presentation to the Wellington Property Investors May 2010.
Cashbook for GST registered organisations Excel cashbook for a GST registered organisation or sole trader.
Cashbook for investment trusts Excel cashbook for an investment trust (non GST).
Cashbook for rental properties Excel cashbook for rental properties (non GST).
Cheque deposit form Excel spreadsheet for recording cheques deposits and printing off for the bank.
FIF Calculator v3.1 Excel spreadsheet to record share transactions and perform FIF FDR and CV calculations.
NZ B and B Conference Presentation to the New Zealand Bed and Breakfast Conference June 2010.
Property Investment Notes on structures and depreciation.
Running Your Business Your guide to tax and accounting for a new business.
Setting up a Company Notes on how to set up a company.
Structures FAQ Notes on how to choose the best structure (sole trader, company, LAQC, trust etc;) for your business activities.
Structures for Property Investment Presentation to Wellington Property Investors May 2008.
Tips for Freelance Businesses Tips for the self employed from the Freelance conference May 2008.