Geof Nightingale
Geof Nightingale is an independent tax specialist known for his expertise in the taxation of not-for-profit organizations. He has expressed concerns regarding the Inland Revenue's potential changes to the tax treatment of memberships and transactions within not-for-profits, fearing that smaller community organizations may bear the brunt of increased tax bills and compliance costs. Nightingale's insights highlight the complexities and implications of tax policy on the operations of various clubs and societies in New Zealand.
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Recent news mentions
Consultant accountant Geof Nightingale recognised these were all separate issues.
Labour commits to capital gains tax, but can’t say if interest expenses will be deductible
New Zealand· 2025-10-29
Geof Nightingale is a tax expert who comments on the banking sector's tax practices.
New Zealand’s largest taxpayers revealed: Banks dominate with $2.5b contributionNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
Independent tax adviser Geof Nightingale was broadly supportive of today’s move regarding tax compliance.
Budget 2025: How a $35m funding boost aims to tackle NZ’s ballooning tax debtNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Tax consultant Geof Nightingale similarly foresaw the Government limiting the change to certain assets or sectors.
Budget 2025: Government opted for accelerating depreciation over cutting the corporate tax rateNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Geof Nightingale believed Inland Revenue's new position on tax treatment would not become operative.
Inland Revenue sets sights on taxing 9000 clubs, societies and other not-for-profitsNew Zealand· 2025-02-26