Accountant calls for caution when claiming wage subsidy

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Accountant calls for caution when claiming wage subsidy

Jonathan
Chilton-Towle
Hands money on a hook
Pharmacy owners who claim the wage subsidy could get a nasty surprise

A Wellington pharmacy accountant believes many pharmacy owners will have once again incorrectly claimed the Government’s wage subsidy during the national lockdown.

To be eligible for the wage subsidy, businesses are required to have experienced or predicted a 40 per cent drop in revenue due to lockdown. The Gover