Preparation and filing of all required tax returns including income tax, GST (Goods and Services Tax), FBT (Fringe Benefit Tax), and PAYE (Pay As You Earn).
Specialist Tax Services
Tax can be complex and time-consuming, with rules constantly changing and more focus on transparency, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
At PKF Kendons Tax, our team of tax experts is here to help — whether you’re an individual, sole trader, small business, or a large company. We’ll guide you through the legislation, help you avoid common mistakes, and find smart ways to stay compliant and efficient.
We take the time to understand your goals, then offer clear, practical tax advice, free from jargon.
Contact our tax specialists headed by:
Rochelle Roddick
Director - Tax DDI 021 0279 4240 rochelle.roddick@pkfkendons.co.nz A bit about Rochelle
Susan Robertson
Director and Head of Tax DDI 021 817 855 susan.robertson@pkfkendons.co.nz A bit about SusanContact PKF Tax for all your tax queries:
tax@pkfkendons.co.nz
Specialists Tax Advisory
Value:
- Avoidance of penalties and interest from late or incorrect filings
- Peace of mind with IRD compliance
- Accurate deductions and tax credit utilisation
- Improving cashflow around tax payments
Key Inclusions:
- Annual income tax return filing (individuals, companies, trusts)
- GST returns (monthly/bi-monthly/6-monthly)
- FBT return preparation and advice
- PAYE returns and employer filing support
- NRWT / RWT / AIL returns
- Tax compliance reviews
- Employee share schemes
- Tax payment planning and management
Strategic advice to legally minimise tax obligations and plan for future tax liabilities.
Key Inclusions:
- Structuring and setup advice
- Tax residency and international tax planning
- Complex land transactions / property sales
- Dividend vs salary optimisation
- Loss utilisation and group tax planning
- Employer share schemes
- Tax due diligence for mergers / acquisitions / disposals
- Specialists in not-for-profit tax advisory
Value:
- Tax efficiency and cashflow optimisation
- Long-term strategic planning
- Avoiding unexpected liabilities
Guidance for businesses or individuals with cross-border tax issues including double tax agreements, transfer pricing, and tax residency.
Key Inclusions:
- Structure and set up advice
- Expat tax advice
- Overseas inheritances
- UK pension transfers
- Tax residency determination
- Transfer pricing qualification and documentation
- Permanent establishment risk assessment
Value:
- Minimise double taxation risk
- Global tax compliance
- IRD dispute avoidance
Tax and compliance support for trusts and high net-worth individuals managing intergenerational wealth.
Key Inclusions:
- Trust and estate tax return preparation
- Advice on trust distributions
- Estate planning
- Trust compliance with IRD disclosure rules
- Trust reviews
Value:
- Protection of family wealth
- Compliance with evolving trust laws
- Tax-efficient succession planning
Assistance in dealing with Inland Revenue audits, disputes, and voluntary disclosures.
Key Inclusions:
- Responding to IRD queries and audits
- Negotiating with IRD on behalf of clients
- Voluntary disclosures
- Tax rulings
- Penalty and interest reduction strategies
Value:
- Minimise penalties and tax payable
- Professional defence of client position
- Reduced stress and legal exposure
Full tax compliance and advisory support for medium to large entities, including group tax strategy and reporting.
Key Inclusions:
- Group tax return filing and consolidation
- Provisional tax management
- Deferred tax and tax effect accounting
- Tax governance frameworks
- Assessing and mitigating tax risk
Value:
- Scalable, compliant tax processes
- Stakeholder and board-level confidence
- Enhanced corporate governance
Assistance in dealing with Inland Revenue audits, disputes, and voluntary disclosures.
Key Inclusions:
- PAYE returns and payday filing
- KiwiSaver contributions
- FBT calculations
- Employer tax obligations for contractors or
- overseas staff
Value:
- Compliance with changing employmenttax laws
- Seamless payroll integration
- Avoidance of employee disputes or IRD penalties