Te whiwhi i ngā whiwhinga tāke kaiwhiwhi motuhake (IETC) mēnā e whiwhi ana i a koe ngā utu mai i wāhi kē Getting the independent earner tax credit (IETC) if you get income from other sources

The way you get the independent earner tax credit (IETC) depends on your income type.

If your income is not taxed before you get paid

An example is income from self-employment. You claim the IETC at the end of the tax year when you file your individual tax return - IR3.

Tell us on your return the number of months you were eligible for the IETC. For example, if you got Working for Families for 3 months, then you're only eligible for the IETC for the remaining 9 months.

If your income is taxed before you get paid

An example is contract income (schedular payments) or income from investments. At the end of the tax year, we'll send you an income tax assessment that will include the IETC, if you're entitled to it. Depending on how much tax you've already paid, you may get a refund or have tax to pay.