NZ Tax, Explained

NZ Tax Refund: How to Check If IRD Owes You Money (2026)

IRD auto-assessed $1.9 billion in refunds last year. Here's how to check if you're owed money — and 5 deductions most Kiwis miss.

IRD Tax Return 2026 Walkthrough: A Plain-English Guide for Kiwis

Most Kiwi taxpayers don't need to file — IRD auto-assesses through myIR. But ~600,000 do file each year, and the process is more confusing than it should be. A step-by-step guide for 2026.

Tax Codes for Kiwis with a Side Hustle: Don't Get Hit With a Bill

If you have a main job and a side hustle, your tax code matters. Here's how to set the right code, what 'S' and 'SH' mean, and why most Kiwis with side gigs end up overpaying or owing IRD.

GST vs PAYE for Self-Employed Kiwis: A No-Jargon 2026 Guide

If you're side-hustling or going full self-employed in NZ, the tax side gets confusing fast. Here's the plain-English version of GST, PAYE, provisional tax, and how to set aside the right amount each month.

How to Claim Working-from-Home Expenses in NZ (2026)

If you work from home — even part-time — you can claim a portion of your power, internet, rent, and a per-square-metre office allowance. Most Kiwis miss this. Here's the IRD math.

Tradies' Tax Deductions in NZ (2026): The Full List

Sparkies, plumbers, builders and other NZ tradies routinely overpay tax by missing legitimate deductions. Vehicle, tools, training, ute use — what's claimable and what isn't, in plain English.

Capital Gains Tax in NZ: What Exists, What Doesn't (2026)

NZ doesn't have a general capital gains tax — but it has the bright-line test on property, FIF rules on overseas shares, and CGT-by-another-name on traders. A clear picture for Kiwi investors.