When i leave NZ i would have been working for about 3 months and been here for over 6 months and was wondering if anyone could advise me on the process of how to receive a tax refund? Also, am i entitled to a full refund as i've heard it's different to Oz here. Any help would be appreciated 😊
Reply to this Hi Emma,
In most cases it is no longer necessary to file a tax return in New Zealand. Provided you were on the correct tax rate, the correct amount while have been taken from your income.
The exceptions include people who are self-employed.
What was your work situation?
Here's the
Inland Revenue website.
Reply to this Hey Jo
Thank you for your answer. So are you saying i won't receive a tax refund? I'm just a bit confused because in the UK you get tax back if you have earnt under a certain threshold. I will definately be under that threshold when i stop working as i'm only working for 3 months and not earning that much! I'm working in a campervan company...
Reply to this I haven't been a NZ resident for tax purposes for 3 years, so wasn't sure. Had a look at the site, and it seems that from the 2008/9 tax year the rebate is being replaced by a lower level tax to a higher threshold.
http://www.ird.govt.nz/news-updates/like-to-know-budget-2008-passed.html#01
Suggest contacting them directly though to confirm for your situation.
Reply to this You both will be able to get some refunds if you both have worked druing your stay in NZ.
I am a Tax consultant and most of the overseas travelers do gget refunds though not as high as in UK but will surely will get few hundred dollars.
Check here <snip>
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