How-to Guides - Community Resource Kit

where to go for more information

publications

1. Inland Revenue has a number of useful guides on tax and financial matters. This information is available either electronically from Inland Revenue’s website (www.ird.govt.nz) or in hard copy by phoning their INFOexpress line on 0800 257 773. Make sure you have your organisation’s IRD number handy before you call.

   There are too many Inland Revenue booklets to list here in full, but a few of the more useful ones on tax and financial matters include:

   • Charitable organisations: a tax guide for charities, donee organisations and other groups (IR 255, December 2002)
   • First-time employer’s guide: information you’ll need if you’re thinking of taking on staff for the first time (IR 333, June 2003)
   • Employer’s guide: information to help fulfill your responsibilities as an employer (IR 335, April 2004)
   • GST guide: working with GST (IR 375, January 2005)
   • GST – do you need to register? (IR 365, June 2003)
   • Ir-File – electronic filing for employers (IR 317, March 2003)
   • Smart business: A guide for businesses and non-profit organisations(IR320, October 2005).
2. Financial Training for Not-For-Profit Community Groups, Auckland City Council.

websites

1. The NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants website (www.nzica.com) for information on auditing and other matters.
2. Companies Office website (www.companies.govt.nz) for information on company annual returns and financial reporting requirements.
3. ACC website (www.acc.co.nz) for further information on ACC levies.
4. Keeping it Legal E Ai Ki Te Ture website (www.keepingitlegal.net.nz) for legal information.
5. Charities Commission website (www.charities.govt.nz).

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