WINZ New Zealand 2026: Benefit Rates, Payments and Tax
Current WINZ benefit rates from 1 April 2026, how payments are taxed, and what to know if you work while receiving support.
Tax articles
This blog stays separate from the calculator logic. It is designed for helpful articles, updates, and guides that explain New Zealand tax topics in a more readable way.
GST Registration in New Zealand 2026
If your taxable turnover is $60,000 or more in any 12-month period, you generally need to register for GST. Here is how the rule works.
How to File a GST Return in New Zealand 2026
Once you are registered for GST, you file regular returns showing GST collected on sales and GST paid on expenses.
New Zealand Tax Guide for New Migrants and New Residents 2026
Moving to New Zealand? Learn when NZ tax residency starts, how the transitional resident exemption works, and what to do before you start work.
Rental Property Tax in New Zealand 2026 - Complete Guide
Rental income is taxable in New Zealand. This guide explains deductions, mortgage interest, bright-line rules, ring-fencing, mixed-use property and IR3 filing.
Crypto Tax in New Zealand 2026 - Complete Guide
Yes, crypto is taxable in New Zealand. This guide explains taxable events, marginal tax rates, records, IR3 returns, CARF reporting, DeFi, NFTs and common crypto tax questions.
New Zealand Tax Codes Guide 2026
A plain-English guide to NZ tax codes for 2026/27, including M, ME, secondary tax codes, student loan codes, IR330 forms and common mistakes.
How Much Tax Do I Pay as a Sole Trader in NZ?
A plain-English guide to sole trader tax in New Zealand, using 2026-27 rates, real numbers, and a worked Jamie example.
How Much Tax Should I Set Aside in NZ?
A practical guide to how much tax to set aside in New Zealand, with income-based percentages, GST separation, and real sole trader examples.
How Much Tax Do I Pay in New Zealand?
A plain-English guide to New Zealand income tax, PAYE, ACC, KiwiSaver, student loans and take-home pay using 2026-27 rates and real examples.
Withholding Tax NZ: Rates, Types and What You Need to Know (2025/2026)
Withholding tax sounds complicated. It is not. Here is everything you need to know.
NZ Tax Changes April 2026 — KiwiSaver, ACC and Minimum Wage
Several important tax and payroll changes took effect on 1 April 2026. Here is a plain-English breakdown of everything that changed and what it means for you.
How company tax works in New Zealand
A simple guide to the 28% company tax rate, what taxable profit means, and why company tax planning often connects to GST and imputation credits.