IRD Login NZ — How to Use myIR Online

Last updated July 2026

The IRD login in New Zealand is handled through myIR - Inland Revenue's online portal for managing your tax. You can file returns, check refunds, pay tax bills, link company accounts, and message IRD directly - all without calling or visiting in person. Here is how to log in, set up an account, and get the most out of it.

What you can do in myIR

How to log into myIR

Go to ird.govt.nz and click Log in to myIR at the top of the page. Enter your user ID and password, then complete two-step verification - IRD requires this for all myIR users. You will receive a code by text or through an authenticator app to enter before access is granted.

If you have forgotten your user ID or password, use the Forgot details link on the login page. IRD will verify your identity using your IRD number and date of birth.

How to create a myIR account

If you do not have a myIR account yet, you can register in around 10-15 minutes.

What you need before you start:

• Your IRD number - find it on any IRD letter, payslip, or KiwiSaver statement. If it is 8 digits, add a 0 to the start
• Your date of birth
• Your full name
• An email address
• A mobile number for two-step verification

Steps:

1. Go to the IRD website and click Log in to myIR
2. Select Register and choose personal account
3. Enter your IRD number and verify your identity
4. Choose a user ID and web name
5. Add your email address and mobile number
6. Set up two-step verification
7. Log in and confirm your bank account details for any refunds

Example: Sarah is starting a new job and wants to check her tax code. She registers for myIR using her IRD number from her KiwiSaver statement. Within 15 minutes she can see her income tax account, confirm her bank details, and check which tax code IRD has on file. She uses the full NZ tax codes guide to confirm she is on the right one.

How to add a company IRD account to your personal myIR login

This is one of the most searched myIR questions - and the reason most business owners and directors end up here. Instead of managing separate logins, you can link your company's IRD account to your personal login and switch between them in one place.

Before you start: You need to be the company's account owner, an administrator, or a nominated person. If you are a new director or employee being given access, the account owner needs to add you first.

Steps:

1. Log into your personal myIR account
2. Go to Manage my profile then I want to...
3. Select Manage associated accounts/parties
4. Find the company or IRD account you want to link
5. Click View or edit on that account
6. Select Get account access
7. Choose which tax types you need - GST, PAYE, income tax, or all
8. Submit the request

Once approved, the company accounts appear on your myIR dashboard alongside your personal accounts. You switch between them using the account selector at the top of the screen.

Note: the exact menu labels can vary depending on your role and account type. If you cannot find the option, look under Manage my profile or contact IRD directly.

Example: Ben is a director of two companies and also a sole trader. He links all three entities to his personal myIR login. He can check outstanding GST returns, upcoming payment dates, and IRD messages across all accounts from one place - no logging in and out.

How to add a nominated person

A nominated person is someone you authorise to manage your myIR on your behalf - an accountant, bookkeeper, or trusted employee. They can view your account, file returns, and message IRD, but cannot change your personal details.

To add a nominated person:

1. Log into myIR
2. Go to I want to... -> Manage access and permissions
3. Select Add a nominated person
4. Enter their IRD number
5. Choose which accounts and tax types they can access
6. Submit

The nominated person then logs into their own myIR and accepts the request from their end. If you work with a tax agent, they handle access differently - through their own agent login linked to your IRD number. Find a registered tax agent.

Common myIR problems and fixes

Locked out after too many failed attempts
Wait for the lockout period to expire - usually 30 minutes - then try again. If still locked out, call IRD on 0800 775 247.

Forgotten your IRD number
Check any IRD letter, payslip, KiwiSaver statement, or bank interest summary. Still cannot find it - call IRD on 0800 775 247 with your full name, date of birth, and address.

Two-step verification code not arriving
Check the mobile number on your account is current. If you have changed numbers, call IRD to update it before you can log back in.

Company account not appearing after linking
Allow a few minutes for access to process. If it still does not appear, check the account owner has approved the request in their myIR.

myIR is down
IRD schedules maintenance periods - usually overnight. Check the IRD website for service notices.

What to do once you are logged in

Check your tax refund
Income tax -> View assessment. If a refund is showing, confirm your bank account details and accept the assessment. How NZ tax refunds work.

File a GST return
GST -> File return. Enter your sales and purchases for the period. Full GST return guide.

Check your tax code
Income tax -> Tax codes. Confirm you are on the right code. Full tax codes guide.

Pay a tax bill
Bills and payments -> Make a payment. Pay by credit card, debit card, or bank transfer directly through myIR.

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