Well, in case you didn’t know we also have a video commercial featuring those same happy, smiling little fingers.  Produced by our friends at Harvey Cameron, the video is a great way to highlight SmartPayroll even further.

Check it out here.

With over 200 accountants in attendance, we hope everyone who went thoroughly enjoyed themselves and learnt a lot.  We certainly did! A big thank you has to go out again to Viv and her team who organised it all as their speaker list especially was excellent. 

We look forward to doing it all over again next year

It was also a good opportunity for us to catch up with some of our clients  again.

Make sure you get along to the Wellington one on the 8^th and the Auckland on the 13^th.  You can book by emailing Victoria on victria.cornelius@republic.co.nz.  And, we will be there so make sure you come and say hi and have a chat.

But a lot of the questions we get asked, are actually already readily available in our FAQ section.

From what SmartPayroll actually is and how it works through to the more nitty gritty details like where your data is stored and what to do if your employee is moving from part time to full time, our FAQ can help you find the quick answers you need.

If you still need some elaboration or can’t find the answer you are looking for, of course our team are always here to talk to you.  Contact us on 0800 10 10 38 or email helpdesk@smartpayroll.co.nz.

Firstly, after hitting the $3 billion mark in July last year, we are now inching ever closer to celebrating $4 billion in payroll processed through SmartPayroll.  It’s a great achievement not only for us, but for our customers who have made this possible.

So thank you to everyone who has ever used SmartPayroll.  And, look out for the countdown on the homepage, it shouldn’t be too long now.

And, the next thing this week to remember is of course Anzac Day on Thursday.  Yes, this is a holiday but it’s a time to remember those who fought and lost their lives.  The banks will be shut of course, so get any payments scheduled on a different day if needs be.

If you need something urgently though, it’s best to let the operator know so we can endeavor to call you back even quicker.

So give us a call on 0800 10 10 38 whenever you need a hand.

On the 18^th and 19^th of this month, we will be in Hokitika and Franz Josef helping out more people with their questions and concerns.

If you’re keen to get involved, book your place soon as places are likely to run out quickly.  All you have to do is ring Chris on 0800 10 10 38 and she will sort it out with you.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Although the tax changes to both Kiwisaver and student loans are automatically updated in SmartPayroll, the increase in minimum wage needs to be manually changed.  It is increasing from $13.50 to $13.75 so you will need to change this yourself to make sure your payroll is correct.

As always if you need any help whatsoever or are unsure about any of the new legislation changes and how they impact you feel free to call our helpdesk on 0800 10 10 38.

This year we have a few differences with new legislation coming into play on April 1 regarding Kiwisaver employer contributions, student loan repayment increases and tax codes changes. 

Also, we have the added effect of Easter weekend falling over this time. 

Of course SmartPayroll has you covered as always, and will automatically update to the new legislation. 

As always if you have any questions or need any help, feel free to get in touch.

In an effort to help make it that little bit easier, we set up a handy First Time Employer booklet outlining all the things you need to get going. 

From registering as an employer and PAYE and IRD requirements through to ACC and Kiwisaver, after reading this you’ll be able to feel more relaxed.  It’s just another small thing we’ve done to help you run your business as smoothly as possible. 

So…read our First Time Employer booklet now.