新西兰税收

发布日期：2010-7-31 10:52:04

Paying taxes in New Zealand新西兰税收

In New Zealand the government department that collects taxes is called the Inland Revenue Department, or the IRD. It’s similar to the IRS in the United States or the HMRC in the United Kingdom.

The New Zealand tax year generally runs from 1 April to 31 March, and most people pay their taxes as they earn their income under the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) scheme.

PAYE means that when you receive pay from your employer, it’s already had tax and ACC levies deducted. ACC levies give you insurance cover in case you have an accident outside of work – and entitle you to certain types of health care and rehabilitation.

·Your IRD number您的税号Everyone who works in New Zealand needs an IRD number, including new migrants. This is a unique number that allows you to pay taxes on your wages or salary. You’ll need an IRD number to give to your employer and to ensure that you pay the right tax rate. Without an IRD number you’ll be taxed at a much higher rate than you should. It’s called the ‘no declaration’ rate, and it’s 45% of your gross income. So you can see why getting an IRD number is so important.

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Tax rates税率The rate at which you’re taxed depends on your level of income. In New Zealand the tax rate is a graduated scale – rather than a flat rate – and starts at 10.5% for income up to $14,000, capping at 33%. However, businesses pay a flat tax rate of 30%.

·How to apply for your IRD number 如何申请您的税号You can apply online or by downloading a form for yourself, your children or your organisation. If you’re not aNew Zealand citizen you’ll need photo identification and other documents such as:

An overseas passport with New Zealand immigration visa or permit or,