ASMA Accounting Unveils 2026 Tax & Audit Support Programme for Auckland SMEs

ASMA Accounting – Chartered Accountants

With a wave of tax rule changes and sharper Inland Revenue compliance tools converging in 2026, ASMA Accounting has launched a combined Tax & Audit Support Programme designed specifically for small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) in Auckland.

Recent Inland Revenue updates outline new requirements and refinements for the 2025–26 income year and for employers from 1 April 2026, while improved data‑matching and targeted “compliance check” letters mean more businesses and trusts are being asked to explain their returns. ASMA Accounting’s new programme brings tax planning and audit‑readiness together in one integrated service.

Four pillars of the 2026 programme

1. Tax Change Review

The Tax Change Review helps business owners understand how upcoming tax changes could influence their cash flow, investment decisions and final tax position. The focus is on practical steps that can still be taken before and after balance date.

2. Payroll & KiwiSaver Check‑up

Employers face adjustments to minimum KiwiSaver contribution rates and related obligations from 1 April 2026, requiring payroll systems and budgets to be updated. ASMA Accounting works with clients to confirm calculations, settings and employee communications are correct.

3. Compliance & Audit‑Readiness Assessment

The programme includes a structured review of recent income tax, GST, payroll and – where relevant – trust filings and records to identify issues that may attract IRD questions. Clients receive a prioritised remediation plan to improve documentation and reduce audit risk.

4. Ongoing Monitoring & Check‑ins

Recognising that compliance is not a one‑off event, ASMA Accounting offers periodic check‑ins around key dates such as 31 March balance dates and provisional tax instalments. This helps owners stay on top of changes without needing to track every technical update themselves.

Helping businesses focus on growth, not red tape

“Only a minority of New Zealand businesses saw strong growth in 2025, and many are now dealing with higher costs and more complex rules,” said a spokesperson for ASMA Accounting. “We want compliance to be a strength, not a distraction – something that frees owners to focus on running and growing their business.”

ASMA Accounting’s team draws on decades of experience in audit, tax and business advisory roles, including time spent in Big 4 firms and commercial environments. That experience is applied to SMEs and family‑owned businesses who value long‑term relationships and practical, down‑to‑earth advice.