Tax & Accounting for Tradies2026-06-27T16:43:07+12:00

Hey Tradies,

Spend less time on taxes, more time on the job

Free up your time by simplifying your taxes with Afirmo

Free up your time and cash while you focus on growing your business.

Afirmo is your accounting software, accountant and bookkeeper in one, built for tradies, not for accountants. More powerful than a spreadsheet or a payments app, without the cost of Xero plus an accountant.

Our monthly plans include an accountant who files your tax returns for you, with no add-ons or hidden fees*.

Get your taxes sorted from just $70 per month

Easily manage your money, and make tax stress-free.

Reduce your expenses

Afirmo is your one-stop business support shop. Accounting software, accountant support, invoicing, expense claims and more all in one platform.

You’re in control

Connect your business bank accounts to make use of our real-time GST and Income tax calculators. You’ll never be surprised by a tax bill again. Set aside tax dollars into your own savings account so you can withdraw it for emergencies if you need to then replenish it before tax time.

Accountants! Need one or have one – we’re here to help you scale.

From finance savvy business folk, to those who want a hands off experience. Our plans are designed to offer flexibility when it comes to tax support, bookkeeping and accounting.

How It Works

Instant access – FREE for 30 days

Sign up to explore all the cool features we have to offer and decide if we’re a right fit for you. Pick from 4 plans, each with varying degrees of tax support from our tax experts.

Get ahead with Afirmo! We’re all about empowering you to understand your financials by presenting you with key data. You’ll see real-time graphs and calculations every time you login, and we’ll give you a heads up for upcoming tax deadlines, with instructions on what to do.

Know your numbers – or let us know them for you

Not a hands-on person? No problem, check out our bookkeeping service! We can handle your admin for you, so all you need to worry about is your tax savings, and snaping pictures of your expense claims.

It’s like having an accountant, but without the wait time, or the price tag! As an Afirmo customer you can get extensions on your income tax returns and provisional tax when you appoint us as your tax agent (available on Boost, Rocket, Supercharge and Supercharge PRO plans).

FAQs

How much does Afirmo cost?2025-04-04T11:58:42+13:00

Less than you think! We have four affordable plans to pick from each including both an Accountant & Software. See plans

Does Afirmo offer support and training?2025-03-22T14:08:35+13:00

Yes – With Afirmo you get fast answers from local experts. Once you sign up we’ll direct you to our training videos where we give you a tour of our platform. You’ll also gain access to our Set Up Checklist. Afirmo is New Zealand owned and operated, if you have questions or need one on one support, our technical support and tax experts get back to you from your own time zone.

Can I switch from hnry/Xero/MYOB or another accounting software provider?2025-03-19T16:19:17+13:00

You sure can! We have an automated process for this. You can now step through which data to export/import and what to hold on to in case of a dreaded audit.

Can I trust Afirmo?2024-11-29T21:12:09+13:00

Most definitely. We might be the new kids on the block, but we’re registered with Inland Revenue to act as your tax agent – dealing with them in the event of an audit and managing your tax on your behalf. We’re members of FintechNZ, a registered digital service provider (dspans) and  Financial service provider) on the NZ register. We use trusted suppliers like Akahu and BNZ to sync your bank data and create secure bank wallets for you.

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How much will I save?

Sole traders, companies, partnerships.

One monthly or annual fee – regardless of your income

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Afirmo Tax Software

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Financial dashboards, profit and loss

  • Generate profit & loss and balance sheet reports as you enter data
  • Business insights to provide greater clarity on your financial position
  • Generate reports as you need to, directly in Afirmo

Send unlimited quotes and invoices with ease

Afirmo software increases your chances of converting leads into sales by speeding up your quotation creation.

View your payments at a glance, so you can track cashflow

  • Keep track of accounts receivable from your dashboard
  • Quickly find current and overdue payments
  • Get business insights to see your performance over time

See how much tax you owe vs how much you’ve put aside

  • Set aside your tax money in your own account
  • Let Afirmo pay the IRD on your behalf when tax is due
  • You’re in control of your tax savings, and can withdraw funds if you need to

Financial transparency

  • Know where your money is and what it’s doing, allowing you to make informed decisions promptly and take necessary actions to improve your profitability

Financial statements and year end financials

  • Generate your year end financial statements in minutes
  • Afirmo creates Inland Revenue reports (such as IR10) for your business tax return submissions

Bookkeeping

What’s an hour of your time worth? Our team of bookkeepers are here to load up your receipts and match your expenses for you – saving you hours on admin.

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