2006 media releases
It's IR 3 time - for many of us
21 May 2007
Inland Revenue is reminding people who receive income from self-employment, rental properties, partnerships or withholding payments that they may need to file an IR 3 tax return.
Over the past two months, Inland Revenue has sent more than 420,000 IR 3 tax packs to New Zealanders who receive income from sources other than salaries or wages.
Taxpayers need to file their IR 3 tax returns by 7 July 2007, unless they have an extension of time arrangement through a tax agent.
"If you can't file your return by 7 July, and you don't have a tax agent with an extension of time, please call us - we may be able to give you more time to file your return," says Colin MacDonald, Deputy Commissioner, Service Delivery.
"Likewise, if your circumstances have changed and you no longer need to file an IR 3, please call us on 0800 377 774 so we can update your records," he adds.
People who haven't received an IR 3 taxpack yet, or aren't sure if they need one, can visit www.ird.govt.nz. Inland Revenue's website offers secure channels for taxpayers to request forms, calculate tax and file tax returns online. Alternatively, they can call their automated telephone service on 0800 257 773 to request an IR 3 taxpack.
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For further information contact:
Alison Welch
04 890 1698
Other media releases this year
- Owner of chain of rest homes get 21-month prison term for million dollar tax evasion
- Family assistance payments to be made early
- Inland Revenue welcomes tough sentence on tax fraudster
- False identity charges lead to jail term for Christchurch woman
- PAYE evasion leads to jail term
- Family assistance payments to be made early
- Inland Revenue welcomes Govt3 award wins
- PAYE Subsidy available for employers
- One month left to seek penalty cancellations
- Christchurch painter jailed on tax charges
- Inland Revenue can offer help to weather-affected businesses
- Prison for Tauranga contractor on tax fraud charges
- Inland Revenue confirms stand on depreciation
- Family Assistance payments to be made early
- Tax discount for new businesses
- Tauranga contractor jailed for tax offences
- Inland Revenue revises rules on shortfall penalty application
- Inland Revenue Flood Support
- Family Assistance to be paid early
- Inland Revenue website wins People's Choice award
- Tax due date coming up on 7 February
- Family assistance payments to be made early
Corporate Affairs
Inland Revenue
To make a media query:
Phone 04 890 1698 or email mediaqueries@ird.govt.nz
Please note, the email address is only for enquiries from the news media. It is monitored during normal business hours 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
P O Box 2198
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
Date published: 21 May 2007
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