Which tailored tax option is right for me?

Income tax Dates

JAN 28

AIM instalments are due if you file GST monthly and have a March balance date.
FEB 7

End-of-year income tax and Working for Families bills are due, unless your tax agent has an extension of time to file your income tax return.
FEB 28

Provisional tax payments are due if you have a March balance date and use the ratio option.

Tailored tax codes, tailored tax rates and certificates of exemption help you pay the right amount of tax if your circumstances mean you often have a large tax bill or refund. It is important to choose the correct tailored tax option.

You can use a tailored tax option if your income comes from:

salary or wages
schedular income
New Zealand Superannuation
Veteran’s Pension
a second job or other income over and above your main job
a benefit or ACC while you are working at the same time
an overseas pension that is taxable in New Zealand
business losses from previous years when you now earn salary or wages.

Tailored tax options last for up to 1 tax year. It will start on the date we approve it and end on 31 March.