Inland Revenue NZ

?? Payment reminder: Have a bill to pay for the 2023-24 tax year? It’s due by Friday 7 February 2025.? It might seem like a while away but time flies, especially over the summer holidays. Get organised and get it sorted early.? Head to your myIR account to pay in full, or set up an instalment arrangement to make smaller, regular payments. You can also pay using your banking app, credit or debit card.?? If you have a tax agent, you might have an extension of time (EOT) until 7 April 2025. Get in touch with your tax agent if you're unsure. To find out more or make a payment, visit: ird.govt.nz/7-feb

We're excited to announce a new fact sheet designed to help new migrants understand New Zealand’s tax residency rules. ?? Key highlights: ?? Simplified Information: Tailored to make a big difference for new migrants. ?? Multilingual Support: Available in English, Chinese, Hindi, Filipino, and Korean. ?? Community Engagement: Distributed at front of house, migrant events, and through other government departments. This resource aims to provide the right information at the right time, making the transition to life in New Zealand smoother for new arrivals. For more information, and to access the new fact sheets, visit: https://lnkd.in/ewvmUasB

Have your say! Consultation on taxation of the not-for-profit sector has opened. We are wanting thoughts on policy proposals regarding: ?? Evaluating the effectiveness of current tax concessions. ?? Exploring ways to simplify tax obligations and reduce compliance costs. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/g7JrCyJW Consultation is open and will close on 31 March 2025. ??? We welcome all feedback. Have your say, email us at [email protected]

?? Stay ahead of scammers this summer?? If you receive suspicious text messages, emails, or phone calls pretending to be Inland Revenue staff be sure to report these to our Phishing Team. We ask that you provide as much detail as possible to [email protected] You can also report text scams by forwarding the text message from your phone to short code 7726, free of charge. You will receive a response from the Department of Internal Affairs. For more information, click here - https://lnkd.in/gXMKNZpz Stay vigilant this summer!

Do you file and pay GST? Here’s your reminder that monthly GST returns and payments for the taxable period ending 31 January are due 28 February. ?? If you're unable to pay a tax bill in one lump sum, we can help. Set up an instalment arrangement and start making weekly or fortnightly repayments. You can set it up yourself in myIR. To set up an instalment arrangement, visit - https://lnkd.in/deVvQqrt Or for a list of key dates visit -?https://lnkd.in/d6vZ2Nt

Have you been looking for a contractor to help your small business grow? Or maybe you’re a freelancer or consultant yourself? You may need to know about schedular payments? Learn more about making and receiving schedular payments here - https://lnkd.in/dAHFt_U3

When was the last time you checked your myIR account details? Whether or not you receive payments from us, it is important to keep your account details up to date. This includes your email address and phone number. You can easily update your details any time in your myIR account under ‘manage my profile’ For more information visit - https://lnkd.in/dMven_z

Have you noticed a change in your Working for Families payments and you're not sure why? Changes in your circumstances can affect your payments. Life is always changing, so it's important to keep us informed about any updates to your family income, work hours, shared care arrangements, or relationship status. You can find out more about what can affect your payments on our website - https://lnkd.in/gcYhDGyr If you think a change has been made in error, get in touch by sending us a message in myIR.

In January, we posted that we were on the search for a new picture to feature on our social media banner. This picture was to capture ‘Summer’ for you or your whānau. We received several fantastic images – so thank you to those who entered! The winning picture that will feature on our LinkedIn and Facebook banner was sent in by Nadia Holland, snapped in the Kapiti Coast. Thanks for sharing with us, Nadia. We can’t wait to see what great images you all have for us next season.

?? In Waihi and need help from Inland Revenue? Location: Waihi Community Resource Centre, 4 Mueller Street, Waihi. Phone: 07 863 7555. Time: 10am - 1pm. Day: Third Thursday of each month, by appointment only. The next date is 20 February. We offer face-to-face advisories for anyone needing support, including: ?? One-on-one advice and support managing your income details ?? Information for families and individuals ?? Support with GST, tax, and our online services (myIR) For businesses, we can assist with: ?? Seminars, webinars, and workshops on starting and running a business ?? Record keeping, filing, and amending returns ?? Registering and managing GST ?? Employing staff and other related topics To register for an appointment, please speak with the receptionist at the Waihi Community Centre on 07 863 7555. They will need your IRD number, best contact phone number, and a brief description of your query.