Income tax, GST and record-keeping - buying and selling property

Know how to manage your tax, keep good records and provide information to the right people when you’re buying or selling property.

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Income tax when you buy or sell property You only need to pay income tax on property sales in certain circumstances. If you know you need to declare your income from selling a property, here’s what to do.
GST when you buy or sell property Find out what to do if GST applies to your property sale.
GST and leased apartment sales You may have GST to pay when you buy or sell an apartment that has or had a managed lease.
Keeping records when buying property It’s best to keep records of any spending on a property that’s not your main home, or which is not your main home for the entire time you own it.
Information to provide when you're buying and selling When you buy, sell or transfer property, you'll need to give information to your lawyer or conveyancer and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

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