Inland Revenue NZ

Inland Revenue NZ We collect revenue to fund government programmes and administer social support programmes. Welcome! We’re here to help you get your taxes and entitlements right.

You can ask us general questions on our page. If you’ve got a specific question that requires you to share private or personal information to get an accurate answer, send us a secure message in myIR. Our community guidelines can be found here https://www.ird.govt.nz/about-this-site/conditions-of-use/social-media-pages-and-engagement-website

Thinking of heading overseas? Did you know that there may be changes to your student loan?If you are away from New Zeala...
07/06/2026

Thinking of heading overseas? Did you know that there may be changes to your student loan?

If you are away from New Zealand for more than 6 months, your student loan obligations may change. It’s important to know what the changes are and how you can stay on track with your repayments.

To find out more, visit our website - https://www.ird.govt.nz/student-loans/going-overseas-or-returning-to-new-zealand

Have you recently received a text or email saying you’re due a tax refund? Phishing messages are designed to look authen...
03/06/2026

Have you recently received a text or email saying you’re due a tax refund? Phishing messages are designed to look authentic and can be hard to detect. Be on the lookout. Even if it looks convincing, don't click on links, or give out your bank details.

👉 Remember we do not put refund amounts, or links directly to myIR in our emails or texts.

👉 Scam emails may come from an email address or include links that are wrong but look like ours. For example: ird.co.nz, ird.qovt.nz or ird.gov.nz.

👉 To check a link, use your mouse to hover over it. The address will appear in a box or at the bottom of your screen. Make sure the link is correct before clicking on it.

Our correct web address is ird.govt.nz and emails will come from [email protected] or [email protected].

For more information about the latest scams and what to look out for, visit our website - https://www.ird.govt.nz/managing-my-tax/scams/latest-scams

Missed an IRD seminar? If you’ve missed a seminar or want a refresher – we can help. We run monthly free seminars acros...
03/06/2026

Missed an IRD seminar?

If you’ve missed a seminar or want a refresher – we can help.

We run monthly free seminars across New Zealand. Whether you're starting a business, self-employed, or just want to understand your obligations better — there's a session for you.

If you’re interested in attending, keep an eye on our website and sign up for the next one that suits you - ird.govt.nz/seminars 📅

Our system is experiencing significant demand, which is causing issues for some customers logging into myIR. There may b...
01/06/2026

Our system is experiencing significant demand, which is causing issues for some customers logging into myIR.

There may be delays with two-step verification codes being sent and in some cases, codes may arrive late or expire before you can use them — we know this is frustrating and we’re working on a fix.

What you can do:

- Wait until the issue is resolved before trying to log in. We have a banner on our website which will be updated when the issue is fixed.
- Avoid multiple login attempts in a short time - this can lock you out of your myIR account
- You can also log in using RealMe, which is working as expected

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. We're working hard to resolve this as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience.

Our offices and phone lines will be closed on Monday 1 June for King's Birthday, reopening for normal business hours on ...
27/05/2026

Our offices and phone lines will be closed on Monday 1 June for King's Birthday, reopening for normal business hours on Tuesday 2 June. You can still use myIR and our website over the long weekend, should you need to.

If you receive Working for Families or paid parental leave payments, your payments will not be affected. You will still be paid on your usual day, Tuesday 2 June or Wednesday 3 June, depending on when your bank has processed the payments.

NOTE: You might see in myIR that the processing dates are showing as different to the dates we’ve outlined above. However, this does not change the payment date.

If you have questions or need to get in touch with us over the long weekend, please visit our website or send us a secure message in your myIR account.

Need to check whether your business name is already in use? 🌟A business or brand name is important to have when starting...
26/05/2026

Need to check whether your business name is already in use? 🌟

A business or brand name is important to have when starting your new venture, but it is crucial to choose the right one for your company. To check your new business name, you can use the ONECheck link on our website.

Visit our website to find out more - ird.govt.nz/situations/i-am-starting-a-new-business

Welcoming a new baby or child into your whānau? 👶You may be eligible for Paid Parental Leave — giving you time to care f...
21/05/2026

Welcoming a new baby or child into your whānau? 👶
You may be eligible for Paid Parental Leave — giving you time to care for your little one without the stress of missing income.

✅ Up to 26 weeks of payments
✅ Available to employees and self-employed parents
✅ Payments are made directly to your bank account every fortnight
✅ You can even transfer leave to your partner (if they qualify)

Whether you're giving birth, adopting, or caring for a child under 6, we’re here to help you claim your full entitlement.

To learn more, visit our website - ird.govt.nz/paid-parental-leave

Are you a first-time student loan borrower or already have a student loan? 🎓It’s important to know your rights and respo...
17/05/2026

Are you a first-time student loan borrower or already have a student loan? 🎓

It’s important to know your rights and responsibilities.

You can find all the information you need here - ird.govt.nz/student-loans/your-rights-and-responsibilities

Do you file and pay GST? Here’s your reminder that monthly GST returns and payments for the taxable period ending 30 Apr...
13/05/2026

Do you file and pay GST?

Here’s your reminder that monthly GST returns and payments for the taxable period ending 30 April are due 28 May. 🔔

For a list of key dates, visit ird.govt.nz/index/key-dates

If you're unable to pay a tax bill in one lump sum you can set up an instalment arrangement and start making weekly or fortnightly repayments. You can set it up yourself in myIR.

To learn more about instalment arrangements, visit ird.govt.nz/instalment-arrangement

It’s Privacy Week and a good time to think about how you can keep your information secure. To keep your personal informa...
10/05/2026

It’s Privacy Week and a good time to think about how you can keep your information secure.

To keep your personal information as safe as possible, we've made two-step verification in myIR compulsory. This adds an extra layer of security and makes it harder for an attacker to get into your online accounts.

Here’s how to set it up in myIR – www.ird.govt.nz/myir-help/logging-in/two-step-verification/set-up

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Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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