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Read more on this topic Monday 6th September Given the Christchurch earthquake over the weekend, is an employee entitled to be paid if they cannot come into work or I cannot open my workplace as a result of the disaster?
Read more on this topic Friday 3rd September This FAQ explains how to overwrite a PAYE or student loan deduction in Ace Payroll.
Read more on this topic Thursday 2nd September I made KiwiSaver contributions for an individual which I now need to reverse because they have opted out. How can I do this in Ace Payroll?
Read more on this topic Wednesday 1st September Employers are being warned not to treat the new 90 day probation law as a 'get out of jail free card', as the first test case of the Government's law is delivered in court.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 31st August Need to move Ace Payroll to a new computer? This tutorial shows you the procedure for easily moving Ace Payroll and your data to your new computer.
Read more on this topic Monday 30th August What different types of payslips are available for the Ace Payroll system? How do I go about ordering them?
Read more on this topic Friday 27th August Tired of sending in your PAYE return manually? This document shows you how to set up for the IRD's IR-File system in both Ace Payroll and at the IRD website.
Read more on this topic Thursday 26th August Need help with Ace Payroll? This page documents how to use the F1 Help Manual that is shipped with every copy of Ace Payroll and shows the ways it can be used to find what you are looking for.
Read more on this topic Wednesday 25th August Want to see what days the public holidays fall on this year, or check public holiday dates for future years? This document shows you how.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 24th August This tutorial covers KiwiSaver contribution holidays including when they can be taken, what the process is and how this is handled in Ace Payroll.
Read more on this topic Monday 23rd August Not using Emailed Payslips yet? Learn how to set up the routine, decide which staff are to receive payslips by email, and start saving time, money and paper today.
Read more on this topic Friday 20th August If you're GST-registered, you'll need to include GST at 15% on your goods and services from 1 October. Calculating GST at 15 percent is straightforward.
Read more on this topic Thursday 19th August Looking for a better way to handle KiwiSaver and all your other payroll needs? Download a demo version today and see why so many companies are making the switch to the cheaper, easier and better supported payroll system.
Read more on this topic Wednesday 18th August The Government is going to change the Holidays Act to make sure workers don't lose four days leave when firms shut their doors over Christmas and New Year.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 17th August Want to automatically have your data backed up offsite every pay period? Our internet backup routine takes care of your data security, making sure an offsite backup is always available.
Read more on this topic Monday 16th August Payroll Giving is a mechanism that allows staff to make charitable donations on a regular basis, and receive an immediate one third tax credit for the donation made. It is voluntary from both the employer and employee perspectives.
Read more on this topic Friday 13th August Looking for help with Ace Payroll? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions where we answer well over one hundred questions about Ace Payroll with simple explanations and screenshots to demonstrate the answers.
Read more on this topic Thursday 12th August My staff are starting to ask me what the new tax tables will be from 1st October 2010. Do you have any information about the changes?
Read more on this topic Wednesday 11th August GST increases to 15% from 1st October 2010. The only change in the Ace Payroll itself is related to companies that pay contractors and include GST in the payment in Ace Payroll.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 10th August Need a copy of the KiwiSaver Employer Guide? This PDF version of the guide opens in a new browser window.
Read more on this topic Monday 9th August My employee received a tax bill for the last financial year. I know I have them on the right tax code and am sure Ace Payroll is right. Is it possible to do everything right each pay, but still have a tax bill or tax refund at the end of the year?
Read more on this topic Friday 6th August A woman fired from her job for comments she posted on Facebook will be awarded money from her former employer following an Employment Relations Authority decision.
Read more on this topic Thursday 5th August We are thinking of installing Ace Payroll on a Linux desktop, or hosting it on our Linux server. Is this possible?
Read more on this topic Wednesday 4th August Job seekers are aware that bosses are using social media as part of the recruitment process but don't think it's entirely appropriate, according to a new survey.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 3rd August Paying a bonus, commission, back pay, redundancy or retiring payment? This document shows you how to do this easily in Ace Payroll.
Read more on this topic Monday 2nd August All income tax rates reduce on 1st October 2010. This document covers all changes that are effective from 1st October 2010.
Read more on this topic Friday 30th July This tutorial covers One Off Payments, giving examples of when the routine may be useful as well as a step by step guide in how to do a One Off Payment.
Read more on this topic Thursday 29th July Is there a way I can show leave and other balances on the emailed and printed payslips for my staff?
Read more on this topic Wednesday 28th July We are sometimes asked if an employer has to pay for an employee that is doing Jury Service. They do not - this article explains the details.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 27th July Most New Zealanders will miss out on a holiday next year when Anzac Day and Easter Monday fall on the same day - but a precedent-setting agreement for metal workers has brought substitute holidays closer to reality.
Read more on this topic Monday 26th July Almost nine out of ten women who took part in a survey confessed to using company time to make wedding plans, but only three out of ten believed that their work was negatively affected by it.
Read more on this topic Friday 23rd July This document shows you how to itemise the actual dates taken off by employees when they take leave. This then allows reports to be run which show what days have been taken.
Read more on this topic Thursday 22nd July Written initially for prospective clients, this explanation of the different routines in Ace Payroll designed to provide data security should be of interest to current users who wish to be prepared should disaster ever strike!
Read more on this topic Wednesday 21st July Earnings Certificates provide your employees with a record of their earnings, tax payments and deductions for the financial year selected.
Read more on this topic Tuesday 20th July The so-called "mental health day" could become extinct under law changes allowing bosses who suspect a worker of pulling sickies to demand they front up with proof after only one day.


Our October 2010 Newsletter ships on Monday 19th July. See Tax Changes on 1st October 2010




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Confused about KiwiSaver? We have lots of information to make it easy on an employer. Downloadable forms, readable tutorials, and quoted legislation where appropriate.



Frequently Asked Questions
Just about every question you could ever ask about the Ace Payroll program, all organised and easily accessible.

Screen shots are included where appropriate, together with links to further information.




Getting Started Guide
You don't have to be a rocket scientist to use Ace Payroll!

The Getting Started Guide contains 16 pages of easy to read step by step instructions showing how to set up your staff on Ace Payroll and process your first pays.



Alphabetical Site Index
This index contains over a thousand entries in alphabetical order to all sorts of employment information, mostly within this web site.

There are also links to relevant parts of the IRD web site, and some Government Departments.




Evaluation Guide
It's payroll day. Find out why these employers are so happy!

The Evaluation Guide contains 16 pages of pricing information, useful features, company information and much more.



Holiday & Leave
Everything you could ever want to know about holidays and leave including a fully browsable copy of the Holidays Act 2003, summaries on every leave type, and a description of every public holiday in New Zealand.



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