Gifting as from 01 October 2011
On 17 August 2011, Parliament passed legislation that abolishes Gift Duty on GIFTS made after 1 October 2011. This is
Gifting and Debt Structure
DEBT STRUCTURE – A SUBTLE BUT IMPORTANT DIFFERENCEIf you are considering implementing a FAMILY TRUST for your personal residence, it
Lump Sum vs. Progressive Gifting
Under the legislation effective before 1 October 2011, for a New Zealander, if you have provided GIFTS to people or
Gifting and Rest Home Subsidies
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GIFTING AND REST HOME SUBSIDIES?The Ministry of Social Development which administers rest home subsidy applications
What Assets should be transferred?
Given that a Trust provides asset protection by way of people gifting their assets to the Trustees, it is important