Our new location
Our previous offices at URS House have now been confirmed as a site for demolition, as have the Amuri Courts next door.
Our new address details are:
| Physical Address | Postal Address | |
| Level 1 | P O Box 42 132 | |
| 22 Foster St | Tower Junction | |
| Tower Junction | Christchurch 8149 | |
| Christchurch 8011 |
Our main office phone (03 366 6087) and fax (03 366 6807) numbers remain the same.
Our individual direct dial numbers have changed, so if you would like to contact your Taurus team member, ring the office line in the first instance.
Thinking about a Family Trust?
If you are
- getting married (or married again)
- travelling or working overseas
- needing good tax advice or just good advice
- wanting to protect your assets
- needing to provide for your children's futures
then we recommend that you arrange an appointment with our Trust Director, Rebecca Stewart. Friendly and easy to understand, she is available to help you to protect your assets for you and your family.
Are you keeping your bank manager happy?
In this current economic environment, banks and finance companies (those that are left) are constantly reviewing their exposures. Initially their review is based on industry analysis, and then they look at your performance compared with your budget and the industry norm. Any variances will soon be brought to your attention and questions asked!
If you would like assistance with liaising with your banker, please follow this link.
GST at 15% - still confused??
It's as simple as 3 / 23
In the "old days" in order to work out the GST content of a price we divided by 9.e.g. What is the GST content in $180.00?
$180.00 divided by 9 = $20
Simple !
BUT now the maths has changed.
Now you multiply by 3 / 23
The GST content on $180.00 is now $23.47
i.e. $180.00 x 3 / 23
Another example:
What is the GST content of an item costing $115.00 ?
Take $115.00 x 3 / 23 = $15.00
Similarly, to calculate the GST exclusive value of an amount you multiply by 20 / 23
e.g. $115.00 x 20 / 23 = $100.00
Business Interruption insurance claims
If your business has been affected by the recent series of earthquakes your business insurance policy will most likely have a provision for you to make a claim for business interruption. For more information on making a claim, please follow this link.
QC and LAQC changes
The Government recently released legislation in relation to the treatment of Qualifying Companies (QCs) and Loss Attributing Qualifying Companies (LAQCs). The legislation has confirmed the creation of a new Look Through Company (LTC) regime which took effect from 1 April 2011.
Clients who have companies that have elected to be an LTC and are considering shareholder changes should contact us as there may be taxation issues to be addressed.
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We were sad to say farewell to Claire Norris at the beginning of August who is making the big step to work as a sole practitioner. Claire was part of the original Taurus team when we started out at URS House in April 2000. Her clients have been taken over by other staff and any enquiries should be made to Reception.
We also farewelled Chris Hardy in June who has been with Taurus since the beginning of 2002 working with a number of clients in a senior advisory role. Chris' clients have been allocated amongst the rest of the team.
We welcome three new staff to the team at Taurus. Amanda Kirby has moved into the hot seat at reception which allows Janette to move into administration work. Marilyn Butler and Jo Morgan join the Business Services team.
Financial Calculators
Ever wondered how to work out loan repayments, set savings goals or even the GST amount at the new rate? Our new financial calculators on the Client Resources page will assist you..
Cash Manager End of Year Procedure
The end of the 2011 year is upon us and as usual, we provide our Cash Manager users with instructions on the annual roll-over procedure. Click here for more. Please note there is also a software update dated 23/3/2011 available for all users on support.
Annual Client Questionnaires 2011
Our annual questionnaires are now available for download here. Please note that you require one for each entity type that you have.
Taurus Group Ltd
Phone: 64 3 366 6087
Fax: 64 3 366 6807
Email: info@taurusnz.co.nz
Physical address:
Level 1
22 Foster St
Tower Junction
Christchurch 8011
New Zealand
Postal address:
P O Box 42 132
Tower Junction
Christchurch 8149
New Zealand