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Annual report 2005

Part 6 Financial schedules for administered accounts - Crown

Statement of accounting policies

For the year ended 30 June 2005


Reporting entity

The Crown financial schedules have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Public Finance Act 1989.

Inland Revenue administers activities on an agency basis on the Crown's behalf. These activities comprise elements of income, expenditure, assets, liabilities and cash flows, which form part of the consolidated Crown financial statements of the Government of New Zealand.

The financial information has been prepared by Inland Revenue and represents extract information of the Crown activities which are administered by Inland Revenue.

Measurement system

These schedules have been prepared on the basis of modified historical cost unless otherwise stated. The accrual basis of accounting has been used unless otherwise stated.

Accounting policies

The following particular accounting policies, which materially affect the measurement of financial results and financial position, have been applied.

Budget figures


The 2004-05 actuals are reported against Inland Revenue's independent forecast, prepared as part of the preparation of the 2004-05 Main and Supplementary Estimates.

Revenue


The Crown provides many services and benefits that do not give rise to revenue. Further, payment of tax does not, of itself, entitle a taxpayer to an equivalent value of services or benefits, as there is no direct relationship between paying tax and receiving Crown services and transfers. Where possible, revenue is recognised at the time the debt to the Crown arises.

Revenue type Revenue recognition point
Source deductions (PAYE) When an individual earns income that is subject to PAYE
Resident withholding tax 1 When an individual is paid interest or dividends subject to deduction at source
Fringe benefit tax (FBT) When benefits are provided that give rise to FBT
Provisional tax 2 Payment due date
Terminal tax 2 Assessment filed date
Goods and services tax (GST) When the liability to the Crown is incurred
Stamp, cheque and credit card duties When the liability to the Crown is incurred
Other indirect taxes When the debt to the Crown arises

1 Corresponds to withholding taxes on residents' interest and dividends.
2 Provisional and terminal taxes are paid by "other persons" and companies.

Investment income


Investment income is recognised in the period in which it is earned.

Receivables and advances


Receivables and advances are recorded at the amounts expected to be ultimately collected in cash.

Liabilities


All liabilities are recorded at the estimated obligation to pay.

Contingent liabilities


Contingent liabilities are recorded in the schedules of contingent liabilities at the point at which the contingency is evident.

Changes in accounting policies

There have been no changes in the Crown accounting policies applicable to the preparation of financial statements of Crown activities administered by Inland Revenue for Crown consolidation, from those used in the previous year. All Crown accounting policies have been applied on a basis consistent with the previous year.

Schedule of revenue - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

for the year ended 30 June 2005

Actual

2004
$000
  Notes Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
 
Revenue
 
 
 
 
29,177,946
Direct taxation
1
32,782,901
30,496,000
32,184,000
8,818,900
Indirect taxation
2
9,219,722
9,118,000
9,274,000
37,996,846
Total taxation
 
42,002,623
39,614,000
41,458,000
241,943
Compulsory fees, fines, penalties and levies
 
272,245
241,100
278,800
383,885
Investment income
 
434,788
448,530
444,618
38,622,674
Total operating revenue
 
42,709,656
40,303,630
42,181,418

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Schedule of expenditure - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

for the year ended 30 June 2005

Actual

2004
$000
  Notes Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
1,189,831
Benefits and other unrequited expenses
3
1,213,177
1,316,300
1,285,500
200,449
Change in debt provisions
5
666,255
149,786
241,537
217,492
Student loan write-offs
 
226,459
210,383
248,788
1,399
Borrowing expenses
4
5,772
1,800
5,006
1,609,171
Total operating expenditure
 
2,111,663
1,678,269
1,780,831

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Schedule of assets - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

as at 30 June 2005

Actual

2004
$000
  Notes Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
1,379,830
Cash and bank balances
 
2,050,064
1,600,417
1,379,830
5,737,776
Receivables and advances
6
5,657,937
5,521,902
5,639,765
7,117,606
Total current assets
 
7,708,001
7,122,319
7,019,595
 
Non-current assets
 
 
 
 
4,751,981
Receivables and advances
7
5,258,494
5,591,912
5,339,942
4,751,981
Total non-current assets
 
5,258,494
5,591,912
5,339,942
11,869,587
Total assets
 
12,966,495
12,714,231
12,359,537

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Schedule of liabilities - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

for the year ended 30 June 2005

Actual

2004
$000
  Notes Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
 

Liabilities

 
 
 
 
 

Current liabilities

 
 
 
 
5,801,176

Payables and provisions

8
7,215,678
6,682,039
6,797,657
213,511

Borrowings

11
166,889
69,232
212,115
6,014,687

Total current liabilities

 
7,382,567
6,751,271
7,009,772
6,014,687

Total liabilities

 
7,382,567
6,751,271
7,009,772

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Schedule of movements in equity - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

for the year ended 30 June 2005

Actual

2004
$000
  Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
37,137,911
Net result from Crown operating activities
40,734,114
38,770,361
40,537,587
6,113,499
Opening cash balance
5,854,900
6,123,169
5,854,900
10,627,609
Disbursements from New Zealand Debt Management Office
11,261,499
11,508,600
10,728,963
(48,024,119)
Paid to New Zealand Debt Management Office
(52,266,585)
(50,439,170)
(51,771,685)
5,854,900
Closing balance
5,583,928
5,962,960
5,349,765

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Schedule of cash flows from operating activities - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

for the year ended 30 June 2005

Actual

2004
$000
  Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
 
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
 
Direct taxation
 
 
 
 
Individuals:
 
 
 
16,486,040
Source deductions
17,834,327
17,104,000
17,654,000
4,351,649
Other persons
4,639,964
4,500,000
4,542,000
(1,405,983)
Other persons' refunds
(1,364,576)
(1,340,000)
(1,372,000)
409,779
Fringe benefit tax
431,420
431,000
427,000
19,841,485
Sub-total individuals
21,541,135
20,695,000
21,251,000
 
Companies:
 
 
 
7,527,411
Gross company tax - other
8,861,256
7,293,000
7,943,000
75,712
Gross company tax - state-owned enterprises
121,647
386,000
363,000
1,541
Gross company tax - Crown entities
926
56,000
48,000
64,000
Gross company tax - NZ Super fund
50,441
181,000
234,000
(1,087,511)
Refunds
(735,220)
(1,016,000)
(782,000)
6,581,153
Sub-total companies
8,299,050
6,900,000
7,806,000
 
Withholding tax:
 
 
 
1,216,773
Residents' interest
1,497,733
1,300,000
1,470,000
52,992
Residents' dividends
60,352
55,000
60,000
128,046
Foreign source dividends
185,147
135,000
175,000
775,850
Non-residents' income
949,069
814,000
923,000
525,703
Specified superannuation tax
545,852
546,000
546,000
2,699,364
Sub-total withholding tax
3,238,153
2,850,000
3,174,000
29,122,002
Total income tax
33,078,338
30,445,000
32,231,000
 
Other direct taxation
 
 
 
2,276
Estate and gift duties
2,310
2,000
2,000
2,276
Sub-total other direct taxation
2,310
2,000
2,000
29,124,278
Total direct taxation
33,080,648
30,447,000
32,233,000
 
Indirect taxation
 
 
 
 
Goods and services tax:
 
 
 
14,564,692
GST (Inland Revenue)
15,358,541
15,667,000
15,340,000
(6,312,830)
GST (refunds)
(6,717,819)
(6,922,000)
(6,422,000)
8,251,862
Sub-total GST
8,640,722
8,745,000
8,898,000
 
Other indirect taxation
 
 
 
8,930
Stamp and cheque duties
8,150
9,000
9,000
47,238
Approved issuer levy
58,046
45,000
53,000
295,164
Gaming duties
311,840
318,000
314,000
(477)
Other
10,379
1,000
3,000
350,855
Sub-total other indirect taxation
388,415
373,000
379,000
8,602,717
Total indirect taxation
9,029,137
9,118,000
9,277,000
37,726,995
Total taxation receipts
42,109,785
39,565,000
41,510,000
170,496
Compulsory fees, fines and penalties (child support)
176,992
189,100
174,800
 
Other receipts:
 
 
 
215,935
Interest from investment (student loan)
258,820
204,452
253,210
(4,535)
Other operating receipts (ACC)
(3)
0
0
211,400
Total other receipts
258,817
204,452
253,210
38,108,891
Total cash infl ow/(outflow) from operating activities
42,545,594
39,958,552
41,938,010
 
Cash disbursed for:
 
 
 
0
Finance cost
0
(1,800)
(5,006)
(1,045,470)
Family assistance tax credits
(1,069,374)
(1,166,300)
(1,140,500)
(1,045,470)
Total cash disbursed to operations
(1,069,374)
(1,168,100)
(1,145,506)
37,063,421
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities
41,476,220
38,790,452
40,792,504

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Schedule of cash flows from investing activities - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

for the year ended 30 June 2005

Actual

2004
$000
  Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
 
Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
 
Cash was provided from:
 
 
 
231,222
Repayment of advances (student loan capital)  
251,494
271,018
251,614
231,222
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities
251,494
271,018
251,614

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Schedule of cash flows from financing activities - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

for the year ended 30 June 2005


Actual

2004
$000
  Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
 
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
 
Cash was provided from:
 
 
 
62,039
Income equalisation scheme
50,404
74,000
110,461
62,039
Total cash provided
50,404
74,000
100,461
 
Cash was disbursed to:
 
 
 
(180,759)
Repayment of income equalisation
(102,798)
(204,900)
(111,857)
(180,759)
Total cash disbursed  
(102,798)
(204,900)
(111,857)
(118,720)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities
(52,394)
(130,900)
(1,396)

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Schedule of cash flow movements - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

for the year ended 30 June 2005


Actual

2004
$000
  Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
37,175,924
Net movement in cash
41,675,320
38,930,570
41,042,722
1,600,417
Opening cash balance
1,379,830
1,600,417
1,379,830
10,627,609
Disbursements from New Zealand Debt Management Office
11,261,499
11,508,600
10,728,963

(48,024,119)

Paid to New Zealand Debt Management Office
(52,266,585)
(50,439,170)
(51,771,685)
1,379,830
Closing balance
2,050,064
1,600,417
1,379,830

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Schedule of operating surplus to operating cash flows - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

for the year ended 30 June 2005

Actual

2004
$000
  Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
37,137,911
Net result Crown operations
40,734,114
38,770,361
40,537,587
 
Movement in working capital
 
 
 
(72,674)
(Inc)/dec student loan short-term
(25,224)
(46,383)
(25,225)
112,025
Inc/(dec) provision bad debts
489,073
64,448
167,236
(443,928)
(Inc)/dec tax receivables (general tax)
(215,989)
(44,000)
60,000
21,210
(Inc)/dec GST debtors
(72,384)
0
0
(73,742)
(Inc)/dec receivables (child support)
(95,637)
(52,000)
(104,000)
973,810
Inc/(dec) payables (student loans)
1,010,308
1,058,585
996,481
2,074
Inc/(dec) payables (others)
928
0
0
170,958
Inc/(dec) tax refundable
403,266
0
0
689,733
Total working capital movements
1,494,341
980,650
1,094,492
 
Other non-cash items
 
 
 
(229,823)
Other non-cash items (student loan capital)
(245,722)
(271,018)
(251,614)
(534,400)
Student loan provision
(506,513)
(689,541)
(587,961)
(764,223)
Total other non-cash items
(752,235)
(960,559)
(839,575)
37,063,421
Net cash flows from operating activities
41,476,220
38,790,452
40,792,504

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Schedule of contingent liabilities - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

As at 30 June 2005


Actual

2004
$000
  Notes Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
 
Contingent liabilities  
 
 
 
469,336
Contingent liabilities
10
381,902
350,000
380,000
469,336
Total quantifiable contingent liabilities  
381,902
350,000
380,000

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Schedule of accident compensation collections - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

as at 30 June 2005


Actual

2004
$000
  Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
 
Accident compensation collection type
 
 
 
 
Residual claims levy and earners' account levy
 
 
 
(4,145)
(self-employed)*
(3)
0
0
(386)
Residual claims levy (employers)*
0
0
0
675,265
Earner premium (employees - provisional)  
739,527
711,700
737,800
670,734
Total
739,524
711,700
737,800

* For the 1999 return period, Inland Revenue started collecting residual claims and earners' levies, instead of the old ACC premiums.  From 1 April 2002, ACC took over the responsibility by collecting residual claims levies.

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Schedule of student loan movements - Crown as administered by Inland Revenue

for the year ended 30 June 2005


Actual

2004
$000
  Actual

2005
$000
Main
Estimates
2005
$000
Supp
Estimates
2005
$000
 
Analysis of student loans
 
 
 
 
outstanding balance
 
 
 
5,965,655
Total loans outstanding (including interest)
6,674,574
6,848,414
6,653,142
(718,775)
Total provisions (capital and interest)
(908,153)
(793,140)
(796,907)
5,246,880
Total student loans
5,766,421
6,055,274
5,856,235
4,649,934
Opening balance
5,246,880
5,322,686
5,246,880
973,810
Amount advanced in current year
1,010,308
1,058,585
996,481
383,885
Interest accrued on outstanding loan balances
434,788
448,530
444,618
(231,222)
Repayment of base capital
(251,494)
(271,018)
(251,614)
(215,935)
Repayment of accrued interest
(258,820)
(204,452)
(253,210)
(217,492)
Small balances and interest written-off
(226,459)
(210,383)
(248,788)
(98,552)
Movement in provision
(189,379)
(88,674)
(78,132)
2,452
Other    
597
0
0
5,246,880
Closing balance
5,766,421
6,055,274
5,856,235

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial schedules.

For a full understanding of the Crown's financial position and the results of its operations for the period, reference should be made to the consolidated audited Crown financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005.

Provision for student loans

The methodology used to provide for student loans contains a capital and an interest component. These provisions are periodically reviewed for appropriateness and the methodologies updated where necessary.

Capital provision


The provision on the outstanding capital issued is 12.8% (2004: 11.4%). The key variables that impact on the expected level of write-off relate to death and bankruptcy write-offs as well as debt that will not be collected because of retirement, child-rearing or disability because these borrowers do not meet the repayment threshold obligation. The underlying assumptions regarding the borrowing characteristics and income growth profiles of borrowers and the expected level of defaulters are based on the most current information. The provision is sensitive to the assumptions on borrowing characteristics and income growth profiles, and so is regularly reassessed as new information becomes available.

Interest write-off provision


The provision for interest write-offs on interest accrued after 31 December 1999 was reviewed in light of changes to Government policy, resulting in a substantial increase in the provision level to 70% (from 17%). This reflected changes to the student loan scheme allowing the full write-off of interest while students continue to study along with the increased income thresholds used to determine repayments through the income tax system. The effective provision for interest write-offs from 1 January 2004 was around 50% and from 1 January 2005 it was approximately 55%. The interest rate provision is reviewed annually.

Fair value


The estimated fair value of the student loan balance as at 30 June 2005 administered by Inland Revenue has been determined to be approximately $5,342 million ($5,030 million at 30 June 2004). The fair value is less than the book value by $424 million, but this is not considered to indicate the need to impair the book value, largely as the two approaches to determining a value are not directly comparable.

The fair value has been determined by projecting forward the expected cash flows from the student loan scheme and discounting them back at an appropriate after-tax discount rate. The fair value has been calculated using a model constructed for the Ministry of Education in 2003 which integrates students' educational and demographic information with data on loans and income that is held securely by Statistics New Zealand. The model is dependent on a number of assumptions on future income levels, repayment behaviour, in addition to economic assumptions (the discount rate, inflation and so on). As such, the estimated fair value is sensitive to changes in those underlying assumptions. The accuracy of the fair value determination is expected to continue to improve as the fair value model is further developed. The 2005 student loan scheme annual report will contain more information.

Notes to the Crown financial schedules

for the year ended 30 June 2005


Note 1: Direct taxation

Actual
2004
$000
  Actual
2005
$000
 
Income tax
 
 
Individuals:
 
16,345,195
Source deductions
17,781,481
4,027,308
Other persons
4,103,286
(860,359)
Other persons' refunds
(876,284)
410,324
Fringe benefit tax
440,800
19,922,468
Sub-total individuals
21,449,283
 
Companies:
 
6,291,961
Gross company tax - other
7,821,903
280,426
Gross company tax - state-owned enterprises
311,120
1,515
Gross company tax - Crown entities
2,080
120,523
Gross company tax - NZ Super fund
211,200
(179,633)
Refunds
(232,287)
6,514,792
Sub-total companies
8,114,016
 
Withholding tax:
 
1,187,845
Residents' interest
1,500,792
48,984
Residents' dividends
58,897
138,580
Foreign source dividends
188,438
799,906
Non-residents' income
926,728
563,024
Specified superannuation tax
542,422
2,738,339
Sub-total withholding tax
3,217,277
29,175,598
Total income tax
32,780,576
 
Other direct taxation:
 
2,348
Estate and gift duties
2,325
2,348
Sub-total other direction taxation
2,325
29,177,946
Total direct taxation
32,782,901

Note 2: Indirect taxation

Actual
2004
$000
  Actual
2005
$000
 
Goods and services tax:
 
15,352,499
GST (Inland Revenue)
16,018,263
(6,884,574)
GST (refunds)
(7,179,624)
8,467,925
Sub-total GST
8,838,639
 
Other indirect tax:
 
8,883
Stamp and cheque duties
9,234
46,766
Approved issuer levy
55,947
295,325
Gaming duties
315,902
1
Other indirect tax
0
350,975
Sub-total other indirect taxation
381,083
8,818,900
Total indirect taxation
9,219,722

Note 3: Benefits and other unrequited expenses

Actual
2004
$000
  Actual
2005
$000
 
Benefits and other unrequited expenses
 
124,408
Child support payments
136,121
818,803
Family support tax credit
832,859
13,939
Family tax credit
12,771
154,919
Child tax credit
141,331
14,138
Parental tax credit
13,909
63,624
Paid parental leave
76,186
1,189,831
Total benefits and other unrequited expenses
1,213,177

Note 4: Borrowing expenses

Actual
2004
$000
  Actual
2005
$000
 
Borrowing expenses
 
1,373
Income equalisation interest
5,783
26
Adverse events income equalisation interest
(11)
1,399
Total borrowing expenses
5,772

Note 5: Change in debt provision

Actual
2004
$000
  Actual
2005
$000
 
Change in debt provisions
 
41,221
General tax
356,970
98,552
Student loans
189,378
60,676
Child support
119,907
200,449
Total change in debt provisions
666,255

Note 6: Receivables and advances - current

Actual
2004
$000
  Actual
2005
$000
562,696
Student loans, short-term
587,920
(67,797)
Student loan provision for doubtful debts
(79,993)
5,682,252
Tax receivables (general)
5,898,241
(554,645)
Provision for doubtful debts (general)
(911,615)
61,428
GST debtors (intra-Crown)*
133,812
462,320
Receivables child support
557,957
(408,478)
Provision for doubtful debts child support
(528,385)
5,737,776
Total current receivables and advances
5,657,937

* This balance is eliminated upon consolidation of the Crown accounts.

Note 7: Receivables and advances - non-current

Actual
2004
$000
  Actual
2005
$000
5,402,959
Student loans, long-term
6,086,654
(650,978)
Student loan provision for doubtful debts
(828,160)
4,751,981
Total non-current receivables and advances
5,258,494

Note 8: Payables and provisions

Actual
2004
$000
  Actual
2005
$000
3,540,323
Student loan capital*
4,550,631
7,730
Payables child support
8,658
2,253,123
Taxes refundable
2,656,389
5,801,176
Total payables and provisions
7,215,678

* This balance is eliminated upon consolidation of the Crown accounts.

Note 9: Provision for doubtful debts

Actual
2004
$000
  Actual
2005
$000
554,645
General tax provision*
911,615
718,775
Student loan provision**
908,153
408,478
Child support provision*
528,385
1,681,898
Total provision for doubtful debts
2,348,153

* Refer to note 6
** Refer to notes 6 and 7

General tax


A refined calculation methodology has been used since June 2003 to better reflect anticipated write-offs.

Student loans


The capital provision of 12.8% has been applied in the current year.

Government policy on student loans provides for the write-off of interest in certain circumstances, depending on study status and income levels. In 2005, a provision rate of 55% was applied against current year accrued interest. This provision rate can fluctuate from year to year depending on forecast repayment levels.

Child support


Unpaid child support contributions attract penalties which accrue to the Crown. A provision for the non-recovery of penalties owing is calculated based on the age of outstanding penalty debts.

Note 10: Contingent liabilities

Actual
2004
$000
  Actual
2005
$000
436,089
Tax in dispute
344,740
33,247
Unclaimed monies
37,162
469,336
Total quantifiable contingent liabilities
381,902

When a taxpayer disagrees with an assessment issued following the disputes process, the taxpayer may challenge that decision by filing proceedings with the Taxation Review Authority or the High Court.

Note 11: Income equalisation and adverse event income equalisation schemes - administered by Inland Revenue

Actual
2004
$000
  Actual
2005
$000
213,309
Income equalisation reserve account
166,805
202
Adverse event income equalisation reserve account
84
213,511
Total value of the reserve accounts
166,889

There are two schemes, the income equalisation scheme and the adverse event income equalisation scheme.

Income equalisation is a scheme where taxpayers in the farming, fishing and forestry industries can elect to make payments during the year by way of income equalisation deposits. Interest at a rate of 3% is paid, provided that no withdrawals are made within 12 months of the date of the deposit.

The adverse event income equalisation scheme operates in addition to the ordinary income equalisation scheme. Interest at a rate of 6.5% is paid on deposits. Deposits can be withdrawn immediately, but are transferred to the main income equalisation account if not withdrawn within 12 months of the deposit.

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Date published: 11 Oct 2005

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