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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.

Thursday 29th July
Is there a way I can show leave and other balances on the emailed and printed payslips for my staff?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Wednesday 21st July
Earnings Certificates provide your employees with a record of their earnings, tax payments and deductions for the financial year selected.

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.

Monday 19th July
The Government today announced sweeping changes to labour laws, including changing the test for reasonable dismissal to make it easier for employers to fire workers as well as changes to how leave is calculated.

Friday 16th July
ACC Minister Nick Smith said 'experience rating' on levies would be introduced for businesses from April 1.

Thursday 15th July
A child support variation code is used if you regularly deduct child support from an employee's wages, but the amount deducted in a certain pay period is different from the usual deduction.

Wednesday 14th July
The minimum wage is $12.75 per hour from 1st April 2010. The training and new entrant minimum wage for workers aged 16 and 17 increased to $10.20 per hour.

Tuesday 13th July
I have a casual employee who has recently become a permanent employee. How do I change their holiday pay from 8% each pay?

Monday 12th July
IRD Business Tax Update Issue 10 July 2010.

Friday 9th July
How do I show employee IRD numbers on the payslip?

Thursday 8th July
Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson says Employment Relations Act legislation passed in 2008 under the previous government was overly prescriptive and not practical.

Wednesday 7th July
Want to set up Ace Payroll to import into your banking website, saving you data entry time and reducing risk? We are compatible with all banks - this tutorial shows you how to set it up.

Tuesday 6th July
I have decided to make my employer contribution to KiwiSaver higher than 2%, but I understand there are ESCT implications if I do this. How is this handled in Ace Payroll?

Monday 5th July
How can I set the Provincial Anniversary Date on a company wide basis so that Ace Payroll knows this is a public holiday for my staff?

Friday 2nd July
Is there a place in Ace Payroll where I can record hours in lieu that have nothing to do with a public holiday? For example, if an employee works three hours on a Saturday and I wish to hold these in lieu?

Thursday 1st July
Some of the new staff I hire are wanting to opt out of KiwiSaver. How do I go about doing this in Ace Payroll?

Wednesday 30th June
There are times you need to pay an employee two different rates for the same period, such as when the minimum wage changes. This tutorial shows how to set up a new pay rate to handle the situation in Ace Payroll.

Tuesday 29th June
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.

Monday 28th June
Looking for new payroll software? Our testimonials page contains comments made by our clients every day. Due to the number of testimonials, this page may take a moment to load.

Friday 25th June
The full tax implications of the Penny and Hooper case are still not clear even though Inland Revenue released a Revenue Alert to clarify the situation says the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA).

Thursday 24th June
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.

Wednesday 23rd June
The IR880 form is used when an employee is applying for Paid Parental Leave. The form can be downloaded here.

Tuesday 22nd June
Moving onto IR-File or considering it? This document shows you how to create the file in Ace Payroll and how to navigate the IRD website to import the file.

Monday 21st June
The IRD have sent me a Special Tax Code form asking me to deduct tax at a certain percentage. How do I handle this in Ace Payroll?

Friday 18th June
Staff wanting to switch to the ME or ME SL tax codes? This PDF copy of the IR330 tax code declaration form they will need to fill in opens in a new browser window.

Thursday 17th June
The Ace Payroll Site Index is an alphabetical listing of items on our website - it makes searching for the items you wish to learn about quick and easy.

Wednesday 16th June
The IRD have asked me to include all of my staff on the monthly schedule, even the ones who are not being paid this month. Is this possible in Ace Payroll?

Tuesday 15th June
Not getting enough help with your current payroll system? This page demonstrates how Ace Payroll provides help on every screen as well as a comprehensive F1 Help Manual. We also link to the latest version of our Getting Started guide.

Monday 14th June
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.

Friday 11th June
Using the As Per Act holiday pay method, I have an employee who has been employed for more than a year, receives four weeks holidays a year, and is terminating their employment. How does Ace Payroll calculate their final holiday pay?

Thursday 10th June
A Court of Appeal decision could open the floodgates for the Inland Revenue Department to prosecute professionals hiding behind company structures to avoid high personal income tax rates.

Wednesday 9th June
Inland Revenue Business Tax Update Issue 9 June 2010.

Tuesday 8th June
The Australian Tax Office has scaled back its new $820 million computer system after a bumpy start that delayed 1 million tax returns, sent out return letters without cheques and failed to communicate with other computers.

Monday 7th June
Today is the Queen's Birthday public holiday. This document shows you how to pay for this public holiday in Ace Payroll.

Friday 4th June
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.

Thursday 3rd June
One of the first things Britain’s new Prime Minister David Cameron did when he came to office was ban mobile phones and Blackberries during meetings. Could this be the start of a new trend?

Wednesday 2nd June
What different types of payslips are available for the Ace Payroll system? How do I go about ordering them?

Tuesday 1st June
An old employee has come back to work for me again. How do I resume them in Ace Payroll?

Monday 31st May
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.

Friday 28th May
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.

Thursday 27th May
A former SPCA general manager has been ordered to pay $7000 in legal costs, despite being earlier awarded $500 by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA).

Wednesday 26th May
Ace Payroll is sometimes asked what the difference is between a casual and a part time employee.

Tuesday 25th May
I am thinking I may have to restructure my business, possibly laying off some employees. What is the best practice when it comes to doing this?

Monday 24th May
What are the different ways to access employee details from anywhere in Ace Payroll?

Friday 21st May
Personal tax rates will be cut from October 1st 2010. New personal tax rates will be 10.5% down from 12.5%, 17.5% down from 21%, 30% down from 33% and 33% down from 38%.

Thursday 20th May
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.

Wednesday 19th May
Want to learn more about KiwiSaver? Our KiwiSaver Overview page links to all of the info we have on KiwiSaver, including entitlements, opt in and opt out rules and KiwiSaver reversals.

Tuesday 18th May
This tutorial covers KiwiSaver contribution holidays including when they can be taken, what the process is and how this is handled in Ace Payroll.

Monday 17th May
Figures out today show the number of personal grievance claims rose by 11 per cent last year, driven by increasing numbers of employees claiming unjustified disadvantage.

Friday 14th May
A "Monty Python" bungle by Inland Revenue left thousands of self-employed New Zealanders unable to claim tax back on charitable donations.

Thursday 13th May
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.

Wednesday 12th May
IRD Business Tax Update Issue 8, May 2010.

Tuesday 11th May
Is it possible to handle multiple frequencies in Ace Payroll, for example some people being paid weekly and others being paid fortnightly?

Monday 10th May
Figures released by the ministry following an Official Information Act request show that, last year, of more than 320,000 Kiwis called up to a jury, nearly 200,000 were excused for legitimate reasons and 67,000 simply didn't turn up.

Friday 7th May
I have accidentally filed a pay for an employee and it is showing on my reports. How do I delete it?

Thursday 6th May
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.

Wednesday 5th May
Need a copy of the KiwiSaver Employer Guide? This PDF version of the guide opens in a new browser window.

Tuesday 4th May
Paying a bonus, commission, back pay, redundancy or retiring payment? This document shows you how to do this easily in Ace Payroll.

Monday 3rd May
Earnings Certificates provide your employees with a record of their earnings, tax payments and deductions for the financial year selected.

Friday 30th April
The minimum wage is $12.75 per hour from 1st April 2010. The training and new entrant minimum wage for workers aged 16 and 17 increased to $10.20 per hour.

Thursday 29th April
The Government has made a small change to the rules around parental leave in an effort to make it more accessible for self-employed parents.

Wednesday 28th April
Payroll Giving is voluntary from both an employee and employer perspective. This document shows how you handle Payroll Giving in Ace Payroll if you choose to offer a Payroll Giving scheme.

Tuesday 27th April
Under what circumstances are we to exclude school students, contractors and companies from the IR348?

Monday 26th April
I am thinking of swapping my company from paying wages on a weekly basis to paying on a fortnightly basis. How would I make this change in Ace Payroll?

Sunday 25th April
Today is Anzac Day 2010. This tutorial explains how to account for this public holiday in Ace Payroll if you have employees working on Anzac Day.

Friday 23rd April
A baker who left evidence of sexual harassment in floured handprints on his assistant's clothing has been ordered to pay the woman $19,000 by the Human Rights Review Tribunal.

Thursday 22nd April
I am thinking of buying a Mac computer and want to use Ace Payroll on my Mac. Is this possible and, if so, how do I go about it?

Wednesday 21st April
The Human Rights Commission have produced an A to Z guide covering what questions should and shouldn't be asked during the pre-employment process. This PDF document opens in a new browser window.

Tuesday 20th April
This tutorial explains the calculation methods used for paying holiday pay under the Holidays Act 2003, then shows how Ace Payroll automatically handles these calculations.

Monday 19th April
There are times you need to pay an employee two different rates for the same period, such as when the minimum wage changes. This tutorial shows how to set up a new pay rate to handle the situation in Ace Payroll.

Friday 16th April
One in five Kiwi workers suffer from workplace bullying, one of the worst rates in the world. The figures are revealed in a university survey released today.

Thursday 15th April
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.

Wednesday 14th April
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.

Tuesday 13th April
We are thinking of upgrading our computers to Windows 7. Is Ace Payroll compatible with Windows 7 and, while I know it isn't really your place to say, is Windows 7 any good?

Monday 12th April
IRD Business Tax Update Issue 7 April 2010.

Friday 9th April
How to search for an employee on the Ace Payroll employee index.

Thursday 8th April
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?

Wednesday 7th April
The IR880 Paid Parental Leave Application form is filled in by the employee and given to the employer to complete when paid parental leave is applied for. This PDF document opens in a new browser window.

Tuesday 6th April
This document shows you how to pay for the Easter public holidays when your staff work on a public holiday and you need to pay them for it.

Monday 5th April
Staff wanting to switch to the ME or ME SL tax codes? This PDF copy of the IR330 tax code declaration form they will need to fill in opens in a new browser window.

Friday 2nd April
From 1st April 2010 the adult rate is $12.75 an hour, and applies to all workers 18 years and over. The new entrants minimum hourly rate increases to $10.20, or 80 per cent of the adult minimum wage.

Thursday 1st April
Turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday 4th April. If staff are employed during the transition, our Daylight Saving and the Time Act 1974 section clarifies the situation.

Wednesday 31st March
From the 1st of April, the ACC Earner Premium increases from $1.70 to $2.00 per hundred dollars of taxable earnings. Read about the other legislative and software changes here.

Tuesday 30th March
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.

Monday 29th March
What different types of payslips are available for the Ace Payroll system? How do I go about ordering them?

Friday 26th March
A fact sheet covering Bereavement Leave under the Holidays Act 2003, from the Employment Relations Service website.

Thursday 25th March
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.

Wednesday 24th March
Is there any way I can show KiwiSaver YTD totals on the payslip, so that my staff can know how much has been contributed to KiwiSaver?

Tuesday 23rd March
Not getting enough help with your current payroll system? This page demonstrates how Ace Payroll provides help on every screen as well as a comprehensive F1 Help Manual. We also link to the latest version of our Getting Started guide.

Monday 22nd March
According to studies on the elusive yet desired state of being called happiness, the act of giving is a highly effective way to raise one's spirits. The Press finds out how the new payroll giving scheme makes it easier to give and receive.

Friday 19th March
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.

Thursday 18th March
This FAQ explains how to overwrite a PAYE or student loan deduction in Ace Payroll.

Wednesday 17th March
I have decided to make my employer contribution to KiwiSaver higher than 2%, but I understand there are ESCT implications if I do this. How is this handled in Ace Payroll?

Tuesday 16th March
How do I show employee IRD numbers on the payslip?

Monday 15th March
Moving onto IR-File or considering it? This document shows you how to create the file in Ace Payroll and how to navigate the IRD website to import the file.

Friday 12th March
An old employee has come back to work for me again. How do I resume them in Ace Payroll?

Thursday 11th March
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.

Wednesday 10th March
Using the As Per Act holiday pay method, I have an employee who has been employed for more than a year, receives four weeks holidays a year, and is terminating their employment. How does Ace Payroll calculate their final holiday pay?

Tuesday 9th March
From the 1st of April, the ACC Earner Premium increases from $1.70 to $2.00 per hundred dollars of taxable earnings. Read about the other legislative and software changes here.

Monday 8th March
The face of this year's Brain Awareness Week has been blocked from accessing money in his KiwiSaver fund despite a serious illness.

Friday 5th March
Some of the new staff I hire are wanting to opt out of KiwiSaver. How do I go about doing this in Ace Payroll?

Thursday 4th March
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.

Wednesday 3rd March
I am trying to email my payslips but I get error messages and the payslips don't send. Our emails go through a server, and we use Microsoft Exchange Server.

Tuesday 2nd March
Ace Payroll releases an upgrade CD each year, and we are often asked when is the best time to install the upgrade.

Monday 1st March
We are thinking of installing Ace Payroll on a Linux desktop, or hosting it on our Linux server. Is this possible?

Friday 26th February
The Government is opening the floodgates for employer grievances on how tough it is to fire staff, as it seeks to strengthen its case for amending personal grievance laws.

Thursday 25th February
Want to learn more about KiwiSaver? Our KiwiSaver Overview page links to all of the info we have on KiwiSaver, including entitlements, opt in and opt out rules and KiwiSaver reversals.

Wednesday 24th February
Ace Payroll is sometimes asked what the difference is between a casual and a part time employee.

Tuesday 23rd February
Earnings Certificates provide your employees with a record of their earnings, tax payments and deductions for the financial year selected.

Monday 22nd February
The minimum wage is $12.75 per hour from 1st April 2010. The training and new entrant minimum wage for workers aged 16 and 17 increased to $10.20 per hour.

Friday 19th February
Problems with Inland Revenue records mean hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders are in the dark over their KiwiSaver funds, say providers.

Thursday 18th February
How can I set the Provincial Anniversary Date on a company wide basis so that Ace Payroll knows this is a public holiday for my staff?

Wednesday 17th February
This tutorial covers KiwiSaver contribution holidays including when they can be taken, what the process is and how this is handled in Ace Payroll.

Tuesday 16th February
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!

Monday 15th February
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.

Friday 12th February
Concerns have been raised over people trying to "game" the KiwiSaver market by switching providers to get their money out on financial hardship grounds.

Thursday 11th February
A child support variation code is used if you regularly deduct child support from an employee's wages, but the amount deducted in a certain pay period is different from the usual deduction.

Wednesday 10th February
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.

Tuesday 9th February
The Ace Payroll Site Index is an alphabetical listing of items on our website - it makes searching for the items you wish to learn about quick and easy.

Monday 8th February
Saturday was Waitangi Day 2010. This tutorial shows you how to pay for the Waitangi Day public holiday in Ace Payroll.

Friday 5th February
I am thinking I may have to restructure my business, possibly laying off some employees. What is the best practice when it comes to doing this?

Thursday 4th February
Need a copy of the KiwiSaver Employer Guide? This PDF version of the guide opens in a new browser window.

Wednesday 3rd February
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.

Tuesday 2nd February
I have a casual employee who has recently become a permanent employee. How do I change their holiday pay from 8% each pay?

Monday 1st February
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.

Friday 29th January
The minimum wage is $12.75 per hour from 1st April 2010. The training and new entrant minimum wage for workers aged 16 and 17 increased to $10.20 per hour.

Thursday 28th January
What are the different ways to access employee details from anywhere in Ace Payroll?

Wednesday 27th January
IRD Business Tax Update Issue 5 January/February 2010 is now available to read.

Tuesday 26th January
What different types of payslips are available for the Ace Payroll system? How do I go about ordering them?

Monday 25th January
Paying a bonus, commission, back pay, redundancy or retiring payment? This document shows you how to do this easily in Ace Payroll.

Friday 22nd January
Moving onto IR-File or considering it? This document shows you how to create the file in Ace Payroll and how to navigate the IRD website to import the file.

Thursday 21st January
Is there a place in Ace Payroll where I can record hours in lieu that have nothing to do with a public holiday? For example, if an employee works three hours on a Saturday and I wish to hold these in lieu?

Wednesday 20th January
There are times you need to pay an employee two different rates for the same period, such as when the minimum wage changes. This tutorial shows how to set up a new pay rate to handle the situation in Ace Payroll.

Tuesday 19th January
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.

Monday 18th January
From the 1st of April, the ACC Earner Premium increases from $1.70 to $2.00 per hundred dollars of taxable earnings. Read about the other legislative and software changes here.

Friday 15th January
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.

Thursday 14th January
The IRD have asked me to include all of my staff on the monthly schedule, even the ones who are not being paid this month. Is this possible in Ace Payroll?

Wednesday 13th January
Need a copy of the KiwiSaver Employer Guide? This PDF version of the guide opens in a new browser window.

Tuesday 12th January
I have accidentally filed a pay for an employee and it is showing on my reports. How do I delete it?

Monday 11th January
The IRD have sent me a Special Tax Code form asking me to deduct tax at a certain percentage. How do I handle this in Ace Payroll?

Friday 8th January
A small business has been ordered to pay an employee $12,000 - including $6000 compensation for distress - after he was sacked for supplying cannabis to a workmate.

Thursday 7th January
Want to learn more about KiwiSaver? Our KiwiSaver Overview page links to all of the info we have on KiwiSaver, including entitlements, opt in and opt out rules and KiwiSaver reversals.

Wednesday 6th January
Looking for new payroll software? Our testimonials page contains comments made by our clients every day. Due to the number of testimonials, this page may take a moment to load.

Tuesday 5th January
This tutorial shows you how to pay for the New Year's public holidays when an employee works on one of these public holidays.

Monday 4th January
Is it possible to handle multiple frequencies in Ace Payroll, for example some people being paid weekly and others being paid fortnightly?

Friday 1st January
Happy New Year from the team at Ace Payroll. Our help desk continues to operate throughout the holiday period 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, public holidays excepted.

Note: All news content is archived by year and accessed using the links below. Some older content may not be available - a general rule is the older the link, the less likely it is to be there. To search for information by topic rather than date, try our Alphabetical Site Index.