About Fernway
Tax help that actually explains the why
Fernway is a plain-English NZ tax practice for sole traders, companies and property investors. Fixed fees. Xero-friendly. IRD-literate.
Why Fernway exists
Too many New Zealanders find tax baffling — provisional-tax surprises, GST thresholds, IR3 deadlines, rental ring-fencing, IRD letters that read like another language. The silver fern is our national emblem: trusted, local, evergreen. Fernway is a clear, guided path through the tax thicket.
We're the smart specialist who actually explains it — calm and competent, not flashy, not stuffy. We work with clients across New Zealand remotely, which keeps fees down and lets us help wherever you are.
How we work
Four promises
Plain English, always
We explain the why behind every number. If you don't understand your tax, we haven't finished the job.
Fixed fees, no surprises
You get a fixed quote after a free review. No hourly meter, no invoice anxiety.
Xero-friendly
We set Xero up properly so GST, payroll and year-end run themselves — or work with whatever you already use.
A team, not a title
We're a tax advisory and education service. Where your situation needs a registered tax agent or chartered accountant, we refer you to one.
General information, not personalised advice
Everything we publish is general information about New Zealand tax, current at the time of writing — not personalised advice. We always pair guidance with a recommendation to confirm your situation with us or check IRD. See our full disclaimer.
This is general information, not personalised tax advice.See our full disclaimer.
Common questions
Are you chartered accountants?
Fernway is a tax advisory and education service. We focus on plain-English guidance and return preparation, and we refer to a registered tax agent or chartered accountant where your situation needs one.
Where are you based?
We work with clients across New Zealand remotely, which keeps fees down and lets us help wherever you are — Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or rural.
This is general information, not personalised tax advice. Confirm your situation with us or check ird.govt.nz.
Ready to get your tax sorted?
Book a free 20-minute review. We'll understand your situation and quote a fixed fee before any work starts.