Vlog #1 | Lauren Grout – GST registering and performance opportunities for students

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Our first vlog/podcast/video interview!

#1 Lauren Grout
We talk GST for music teachers, expanding her studio, offering more performance opportunities for her students.
You can read more about Lauren, contact her and book lessons

We cover:
Registering for GST in NZ
https://www.ird.govt.nz/gst/registering-for-gst

Zero-rated GST
https://www.ird.govt.nz/gst/charging-gst/zero-rated-supplies

Lauren and I discussed charging GST (declaring GST) for YouTube or overseas income. This income contributes to your total income so when you think you will hit $60,000/yr total income you need to register for GST – however that overseas income in zero-rated:

EXPORTED SERVICES
Services supplied to non-residents outside New Zealand at the time the service is performed
For example, a lawyer resident in New Zealand gives legal advice to a person living in Australia.

Lauren’s note reading app recommendations:
For android phones I recommend “Music note trainer” which has a free version with ads, or paid version with no ads:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdk.intel.jklassen.music.lite

Or for apple I recommend the Music Tutor (Sight-reading) which has a free version with ads, or paid version with no ads:
https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/music-tutor-sight-reading/id514363426