Accountingwithout theaccounting-firmattitude.
Straightforward accounting, Xero bookkeeping, tax and business advice from a registered tax agent for New Zealand businesses, contractors and property investors.
Working with clients across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Accounting that fits the way you work.
Small Business & Sole Trader Accounting
Clear accounts, tax, Xero and dependable compliance for owner-led businesses.
02Rental Property Accounting
Rental property accounting, tax returns and practical advice for New Zealand property investors.
03Tax Returns
Accurate returns from a registered tax agent, explained simply and filed with confidence.
04GST
Regular GST support from Auckland tax agents, keeping cash flow and deadlines in view.
05Xero & Bookkeeping
Xero bookkeeping, clean records and a monthly rhythm you can rely on.
06Payroll & PAYE
Reliable payroll processes for when your team starts to grow.
07Business Advisory
Commercial thinking for the moments that count.
08Banking & Immigration Documentation
Clear financial evidence for lending, accredited employer and visa-related requests.
Our team includes a Xero Advisor certified practitioner and can also work with MYOB and QuickBooks records.
Let's make the numbers less painful.
Wondering how much tax to put aside?
Get a rough idea in under a minute. No forms, no email gate, no funny business.
Good accounting should make running your business easier.
Tāmaki Advisory
Your numbers, made useful.
We combine traditional accounting expertise with modern software, clear communication and practical business advice — because compliance is only the beginning.
Tell us where you are
New business, growing team, messy books or a decision on the table. Start with the real thing.
We find the useful bit
We ask good questions, sort the signal from the noise and agree what deserves attention first.
Make the next move
You leave with a clearer view, an achievable plan and a partner who knows the context.
Useful stuff, minus the jargon.
Christmas party and staff gifts: what is deductible and when FBT applies
A staff party is usually 50% deductible, while vouchers and gifts can create FBT above $300 per employee a quarter. Check the rules before the end-of-year spend.
IRD interest rates in 2026: what overdue tax really costs
IRD charges 8.97% on underpaid tax and pays 2.25% on overpayments. Understand the dates, daily interest and cash-flow decisions behind use-of-money interest.
FBT loan interest rises to 6.07%: what employers should check
From 1 October 2026, the prescribed rate for low-interest employment-related loans is 6.07%. Check staff loans, shareholder-employee balances and your next FBT calculation.
GST registration and filing in New Zealand: the practical guide
Know when registration applies, what changes on day one, how filing periods work and how to keep GST cash from becoming a surprise.
Small business tax deductions in NZ: what to record and why
A practical guide to common deductible costs, mixed-use expenses, evidence, timing and the difference between an expense and an asset.
Rental property ownership structures in NZ: personal, company, LTC or trust?
Compare the accounting, tax, lending and administration questions that come with common rental-property ownership structures.
Chattel depreciation in NZ rental properties: a clear starting point
Understand what a chattel is, how depreciation records work and why purchase documents and valuations matter.
Rental repairs vs capital improvements in NZ
Why the purpose, scale and timing of property work matter before a landlord treats the cost as an immediate deduction.
Airbnb and short-stay tax in New Zealand
A plain-English guide to income records, GST questions, mixed use, platform statements and the costs behind short-stay hosting.
Mortgage interest and NZ rental property tax
Keep the lending purpose, loan movements and current rules visible before calculating a rental-property interest claim.