SmartPayroll had another team entered into the Wellington Round the Bays fun walk/run over the weekend.  The weather wasn’t as great as last year, but we had a great time none the less.This year it was sold out for the second year so the streets were packed with over 13,000 people.  7km later and after navigating our way through the masses we crossed the finish line.

Well done to everyone that participated.

Check out our photo below, and be sure to let us know how you got on if you participated.

As many of you know, there are legislation changes taking place in April that will affect your payroll.  Some of you have even started calling us about it in fact.  However, you need not panic – you can be assured that you don’t need to do a thing. 

SmartPayroll will update everything automatically so you can sit back and essentially forget about it.  It will be all taken care of.  

For your information the changes occurring are: 

KiwiSaver

The minimum employee and employer contributions will increase from 2% to 3%.  This is effective for pay periods starting on or after 1/4/2013. 

Student Loan

Student Loan repayments will also increase from 10% to 12%.  This is effective for pay periods ending on or after 1/4/2013. 

Tax Codes

Tax codes ML, ML SL, and K will be removed effective for pay periods ending on or after 1/4/2013.  If you have employees on these codes you won’t even need to change them as they will be replaced automatically with the correct tax code.  

If you have any questions on how these changes will impact you or your business please call us on 0800 10 10 38 or you can email helpdesk@smartpayroll.co.nz.

This week, we are lucky enough to get another day off thanks to Waitangi Day. 

It has fallen on a Wednesday this year, so it breaks up the week nicely.  Remember to adjust your payroll though if it falls on this day as the banks will be closed. 

If you need any help, of course we are here for you.

Down here in Wellington, the Sevens party is starting to kick off with the parade and competition only days away. 

No doubt the costumes will be extreme, and of course the rugby entertaining.  We hope everyone who is going has a great time, especially with the weather set to be stunning.  Feel free to post pictures here or send them to us on Twitter of your costumes. 

Have fun, stay safe and as always, good luck to New Zealand.

Just when we thought the holidays were long behind us, some of us have a few more coming round the corner. 

Southland and Wellington have just celebrated their anniversary and this coming Monday Auckland will be having theirs. 

SmartPayroll are working through so our helpdesk is available on all anniversary days if you have any queries. 

Enjoy your extra day off, and no doubt you’ll be back into the normal routine in no time.

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