🇳🇿 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.
200+
CPA & CA firms served
5
Countries: US · UK · AU · NZ · CA
60%
Avg. cost reduction
4.9/5
Client satisfaction
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