We are updating our tax and social policy system updates over Labour weekend. myIR, our phone services including self-service options, and gateway services will not be available.
Shutdown dates
We will close for the full 3 days over the Labour weekend, from 5pm, Friday 25 October 2024.
Our services are planned to re-open from 8am, Tuesday 29 October 2024. We’ll let you know when our online services are available as it could possibly be ahead of the planned time.
Return filing
Any returns that are due on or over the temporary closure you can file early. We know this shutdown period includes the 28 October GST due date. As 28 October falls on a public holiday, this due date is automatically the next business day, 29 October.
Drafts in myIR
As part of our update, we will not delete saved drafts in myIR. Saved drafts will remain and be available as normal after the shutdown.
Payments
Working for Families, Paid Parental Leave and Child Support payments will be paid on the usual day. The payment dates remain Tuesday 29th or Wednesday 30th October.