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Rory Noorland points out the intricate and specific rules the IRD applies to the deductibility of gifts

Rory Noorland points out the intricate and specific rules the IRD applies to the deductibility of gifts

John Brosnan explains why you should never pay anyone under the table, under any circumstance. The risks are never worth it

John Brosnan explains why you should never pay anyone under the table, under any circumstance. The risks are never worth it

Coral Phillips reviews the changes to the IRD 2016 livestock values and assesses the implications for farmers

Coral Phillips reviews the changes to the IRD 2016 livestock values and assesses the implications for farmers

Rory Noorland shows how the brightline test will challenge rural land sales in ways that may be unexpected

Rory Noorland shows how the brightline test will challenge rural land sales in ways that may be unexpected

John Brosnan explains how good communication and proper induction can pay off for everyone by getting all the work done

John Brosnan explains how good communication and proper induction can pay off for everyone by getting all the work done

Robyn Pickett explains why reviewing your ACC cover can bring both better targeted cover and lower premium cost, and how to do it

Robyn Pickett explains why reviewing your ACC cover can bring both better targeted cover and lower premium cost, and how to do it

Coral Phillips makes the case for making correct decisions early, and for new contract milkers or variable order sharemilkers, she says professional advice is crucial

Coral Phillips makes the case for making correct decisions early, and for new contract milkers or variable order sharemilkers, she says professional advice is crucial

John Brosnan explains why intensifying workplace laws means there are no longer any 'family farms' and they can't be an extension of a backyard playground

John Brosnan explains why intensifying workplace laws means there are no longer any 'family farms' and they can't be an extension of a backyard playground

John Brosnan get practical on how to stay compliant with law around leave, holidays and vacations over the Christmas and New Year period

John Brosnan get practical on how to stay compliant with law around leave, holidays and vacations over the Christmas and New Year period

Coral Phillips says doing the right thing without doing it the right way may get you into tax trouble at Christmas

Coral Phillips says doing the right thing without doing it the right way may get you into tax trouble at Christmas

John Brosnan explains why "fairness", "natural justice" and "good faith" are important components of how you manage a work team on the farm

John Brosnan explains why "fairness", "natural justice" and "good faith" are important components of how you manage a work team on the farm

Low farm returns has employers reassessing the need for farm employees says John Brosnan. He explains how you can make yourself valuable in these tougher times

Low farm returns has employers reassessing the need for farm employees says John Brosnan. He explains how you can make yourself valuable in these tougher times

Coral Phillips explains why now might be a good time to consider changing from NSC to Herd Scheme values, and other factors you need to consider

Coral Phillips explains why now might be a good time to consider changing from NSC to Herd Scheme values, and other factors you need to consider

John Brosnan explains the changes to renting a house to farm staff caused by the IRD's fringe benefit rules

John Brosnan explains the changes to renting a house to farm staff caused by the IRD's fringe benefit rules

John Brosnan has a program for the first few days where new staff can get a proper orientation

John Brosnan has a program for the first few days where new staff can get a proper orientation