🇳🇿 New Zealand Tax
Outsourced New Zealand Tax & IRD Compliance for CA Firms
IR3, IR4, GST, FBT, KiwiSaver, and Payday Filing — handled by CA professionals who know Inland Revenue inside out. We help NZ accounting practices cut compliance costs and deliver faster returns to clients.
What We Offer
Core Capabilities
Individual Returns (IR3 / IR3NR)
Salary, self-employment, rental and investment income.
Company Returns (IR4)
NZ-resident companies at the 28% flat rate.
Trust (IR6) & Partnership (IR7)
Discretionary, family, charitable trusts; LTCs.
GST Returns (15%)
Two-monthly, monthly or six-monthly registrations.
FBT Returns (IR420)
Quarterly or annual Fringe Benefits Tax.
Payday Filing / PAYE
Employer monthly schedules and IR348 reconciliation.
Companies Office Returns
NZ Companies Register annual renewals.
IR10 Financial Summary
Compulsory financial statements summary for companies.
Why Outsource With Us
Highlights
- CA professionals trained on the Income Tax Act 2007 and Tax Administration Act 1994
- Xero Advisor certified — built for NZ's most-used platform
- Payday Filing & KiwiSaver (ESCT-aware) payroll team
- Holidays Act 2003 remediation experience
Software
Tools & Platforms We Work With
Our team is certified across the leading accounting and tax software in the US and UK.
Our Process
How We Deliver
A repeatable, quality-controlled workflow for every engagement.
Secure intake
Receive source documents via portal or direct Xero/MYOB access.
NZ-specialist prep
Our CA team processes returns to IRD lodgement standard.
Quality review
Cross-checked against prior-year returns and IRD rulings.
Partner sign-off
Deliver completed return for partner review.
myIR lodgement
Electronic lodgement coordination and myIR correspondence support.
Key NZ Tax Facts
At a Glance
Corporate Tax Rate
28%
Flat rate for all NZ companies
GST Rate
15%
Two-monthly filing (default)
Top Individual Rate
39%
Income above NZD 180,000
Tax Year
1 Apr – 31 Mar
March year-end most common
Payday Filing & KiwiSaver
NZ Payroll Done Right — Every Payday
Since April 2019, NZ employers must file PAYE information with IRD each payday via Payday Filing. Our team is fully across KiwiSaver (3% employer minimum), ESCT, and student loan deductions — ensuring timely, accurate submissions.
- Payday Filing (weekly/fortnightly/monthly)
- KiwiSaver employer + employee contributions (ESCT)
- Student Loan deduction calculations
- Holidays Act 2003 holiday pay compliance
- IR348 reconciliation
myIR-proficient team
Direct experience inside the myIR business portal for fast lodgement turnaround.
Returns We Handle
NZ Tax Forms & IRD Filings
| Form | Return Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| IR3 | Individual Income Tax | Employment, self-employment, rental, investment income |
| IR3NR | Non-Resident Individual | Non-resident rental / investment income in NZ |
| IR4 | Company Income Tax | NZ-resident companies (28% flat rate) |
| IR6 | Trust or Estate | Discretionary, family, charitable trusts |
| IR7 | Partnership & LTC | Partnerships and Look-Through Companies |
| GST101 | GST Return (15%) | Two-monthly, monthly or six-monthly |
| IR420 | FBT Return | Fringe Benefits Tax (quarterly or annual) |
| IR10 | Financial Statements Summary | Compulsory IR10 summary for companies |
| IR15 | Resident Withholding Tax | Interest, dividends, distributions |
| IR67 | Non-Resident WHT | Payments to non-residents |
| IR348 | Employer Monthly Schedule | PAYE / Payday Filing reconciliation |
| Annual Return | Companies Office | NZ Companies Register renewal |
Turnaround SLA
Standard & Express Delivery
| Return Type | Standard | Express |
|---|---|---|
| IR3 Individual (simple) | 24–48 hours | Same day |
| IR3 Individual (complex / rental) | 48–72 hours | 24 hours |
| IR4 Company Return | 3–5 business days | 48 hours |
| IR6 Trust Return | 3–5 business days | 48 hours |
| GST Return (two-monthly) | 24 hours | Same day |
| FBT Return (quarterly) | 48 hours | 24 hours |
| IR10 Financial Summary | 24 hours | Same day |
“Our Xero-based NZ practice was stretched at year-end. Accounting Ally's team picked up our IR4 and trust return backlogs seamlessly — fully familiar with Xero workpapers and IRD requirements. Impressive turnaround.”
Plans starting from custom-priced engagements
Transparent, scope-based pricing for every firm size. Get a tailored quote in 24 hours.
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Prefer email? Write to us at Info@accountingallygroup.com