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Or if you can claim the petrol you put in your personal car when using it for work? You're not alone! If you’re a business owner who spends a lot of time on the road - or has a team that is out and about - those kilometers can translate into legitimate tax deductions that keep cash in your business. But only if you're tracking things properly. https://www.theaccountsdepartment.co.nz/blog/gst-due-dates-2025-2026 monthly 0.5 2025-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/640fa14351c9ed181140533b/52bb97aa-42ef-4ed6-8c3a-d6f40ea983f4/TAD+Blog+Banner+-++%284%29.png Blog - GST Due Dates 2025 - 2026 - Already calculated your GST using our GST Gist Guide? Great! 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Late payments can also create a domino effect, leading to strained supplier relationships, reduced creditworthiness, and increased financial stress. https://www.theaccountsdepartment.co.nz/blog/xero-subscriptions-september2024 monthly 0.5 2024-08-29 https://www.theaccountsdepartment.co.nz/blog/gst-quick-guide monthly 0.5 2024-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/640fa14351c9ed181140533b/28228488-e83c-46ff-b077-38ea72d39455/The+Gist+of+GST Blog - The Gist of GST: A Quick Guide for NZ Business Owners - TABLE OF CONTENTS What Is GST All About? 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