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Tax & GST
Income tax, GST, FBT, PAYE — filed accurately and on time, with proactive planning to keep more in your pocket.
- Annual tax returns
- GST returns (1, 2, 6 monthly)
- Provisional tax (AIM option)
- IRD dealings handled
From $180 / return
📊 Chartered Accountants · Since 2009
Numbers that move your business forward.
We're not just tax return processors. Brightpath helps Wellington and Auckland businesses understand their numbers, plan ahead, and grow with confidence — without the jargon.
★★★★★ 4.9/5 · 180+ reviews
🏛️ CA ANZ member firm
🤝 Xero Platinum Partner
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Your business at a glance
$2.4M
Revenue YTD
+18%
vs last year
31%
Gross margin
- ✓ Tax filed on time, every time
- ✓ Cash flow forecast updated weekly
- ✓ GST sorted · next due 28 May
- ✓ Real-time dashboards in Xero
Trusted software partners
🟦 Xero Platinum🟢 MYOB🟠 Hubdoc🔵 Spotlight Reporting🟣 WorkflowMax
What we do
Accounting that actually helps
From day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic growth planning, we cover the full picture.
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Business advisory
Monthly reporting, cash flow forecasts, and a real human to talk through the big decisions.
- Monthly management accounts
- Cash flow forecasting
- Budgeting & KPI tracking
- Quarterly strategy sessions
From $350 / month
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Startups & structures
Setting up right from day one. Company formation, shareholder agreements, share schemes.
- Entity & structure advice
- Company & trust setup
- R&D tax credits
- Cap table & share schemes
From $650 / setup
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Trusts & wealth
Trust accounting, estate planning support, and structures to protect what you've built.
- Trust tax returns
- Trustee accounting
- Estate planning support
- Investment structuring
From $420 / return
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Bookkeeping & payroll
Xero setup, day-to-day bookkeeping, and fully managed payroll — so you can get on with business.
- Xero setup & training
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Payroll (payday filing)
- Accounts payable/receivable
From $280 / month
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Personal tax
Rental properties, sole traders, contractors. Simple, transparent personal tax sorted.
- Individual tax returns (IR3)
- Rental property accounting
- Sole trader & contractor
- MyTax & IRD login help
From $150 / return
15+
Years in practice
600+
Kiwi businesses served
$1.2B
Revenue managed
99.8%
On-time filing rate
How we work
Clear, every step
No jargon, no surprises. Here's exactly what working with us looks like.
Free consult
30-minute chat to understand your business and where you want to go.
Tailored plan
We map out the services you need, with fixed monthly pricing — no hourly surprises.
Get connected
Xero, bank feeds, payroll — we set everything up and train your team.
Ongoing partnership
Monthly reporting and a real advisor on call whenever you need them.
Meet the team
Real people, real expertise
Chartered Accountants who actually pick up the phone.
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Sarah Chen
Founding Partner
CA, BCom (VUW) · 18 yrs
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Mike Tāhana
Partner — Tax
CA, MTax · 15 yrs
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Priya Patel
Senior Manager — Advisory
CA, MBA · 12 yrs
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James Wilson
Manager — Bookkeeping
Xero Certified · 9 yrs
Resources
Guides & insights
Practical, plain-English resources for Kiwi business owners.
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Tax deadlines
NZ tax calendar 2025–26
Every important IRD date for the financial year, in one place.
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Guide
Provisional tax explained
Standard, estimation, ratio, or AIM? We break down which method fits you.
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Checklist
End-of-year business checklist
Everything to sort before 31 March — so tax time is painless.
Get started
Let's talk about your numbers.
Book a free 30-minute consult. We'll review where you're at and where you want to go — no obligation, no jargon.
📍 Level 6, 80 The Terrace, Wellington · 📍 12 Shortland St, Auckland