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Takapuna office closure | Takapuna office closure. The Takapuna office is relocating to a new address so will be closed from 22 November 4pm to 26 November 4pm. From 27 November you can find the new office at: 74 Taharoto Road Smales Farm, One NZ Building, Takapuna.

Some services unavailable 23 - 24 November | myIR, gateway services and our self-service phone line will not be available from 3pm Saturday 23 November to 9am Sunday 24 November while we do planned system testing. This will not affect any tax entitlements or payments scheduled during this time.

What
Problem gambling rates from 1 July 2022
Who
Casino operators, non-casino gaming machine operators, Racing industry transition agency, NZ lotteries commission

A problem gambling levy (PGL) must be paid on all gambling profits.

The total payable on your profits will be worked out automatically when you file your return.

We'll issue you with a GST invoice which provides the GST component of your PGL.

The rate for PGL is set by Order in Council and reviewed every three years. The current rates apply from 1 July 2022.

The gambling operators in the table below must pay the problem gambling levy.

Gambling operators Income liable Rate % (GST-exclusive)
Casino operators Casino wins 0.87
Non-casino gaming machine operators Gaming machine profits 1.08
Racing Industry Transition Agency Betting profits 0.76
New Zealand Lotteries Commission Turnover less prizes paid and payable 0.44
Last updated: 06 May 2024
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