Prompted by an influx of donations for the Samoa tsunami relief, the IRD has reiterated their policy regarding donations. Robert Russell, Commissioner of Inland Revenue, has made statements reminding those making donations to tsunami stricken Samoa that they could be eligible for a tax refund. Robert Russell believes that many of those who are making donations are unaware that they are able to claim a refund on their donation. Further, it was emphasized that there is no longer an upper limit on the amount ... Read More

The Inland Revenue Department has upgraded their online systems, allowing for online tax summaries confirmation and quicker tax refunds. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has completed an overhaul on their available online services, expanding the range of services provided and decreasing tax refund wait time. The IRD has previously mandated that any tax refunds due that were valued at over NZ$200 would require confirmation over the phone. This task can now be completed online, along with assigning bank accounts for the refunds. According to ... Read More

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has suggested that if people are in a position to, that they donate their upcoming tax cuts to charity. In an effort to foster what he calls an “American giving culture”, Prime Minister John Key has said that those who could not bring themselves to spend the new tax cuts, or are otherwise unlikely to need it survive, should consider donating it to charity. He also pointed to a figure claiming that almost 60% of those donating ... Read More