Income tax for individuals

Find out how income is taxed, about tax codes and rates, what happens at the end of the tax year, types of individual income, expenses and tax credits, and other tax information for individuals.

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What happens at the end of the tax year After the end of the tax year we work out if you've paid the right amount of tax. Either we work out your tax for you or you need to file an IR3 return.
How income gets taxed Income is taxed differently depending on where it comes from.
Tax codes and tax rates for individuals How tax rates and tax codes work. Use our tax code finder, and tax on annual income calculator.
Types of individual income Individual income includes salary and wages, foreign superannuation and other overseas income, voluntary work and individualised funding.
Types of individual expenses If you are not in business, there are several kinds of expenses you can claim against your income.
Individual tax credits Individuals may be able to claim the independent earner tax credit or tax credits for donations they've made.
Adjusting your income for Working for Families and student loans Adjust your income so you get the right amount of Working for Families and make the right student loan repayments.
ACC clients and carers If ACC pays you to help someone around their home, or if you or ACC pays someone else to help around your home, you may need to keep records or file a tax return.
Understanding your income summary in myIR How to get the most information out of your Income summary in myIR.

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Income tax for individuals