Information about the Government's flood relief
Tax information for all taxpayers affected by the 2004 floods, including a general discussion paper on the tax issues for those affected by flooding in the Bay of Plenty and in the Lower North Island, and guidance on the tax treatment of insurance payments and grants.
Technical consultation document - 30 July 2004
General discussion paper prepared for discussion and to form the basis of Inland Revenue call centre and other responses to technical tax issues relating to flooding events during 2004 (in the Manawatu/Wanganui area and more recently the Bay of Plenty).
Tax information for taxpayers affected by the floods - update no 1, 27 February 2004
We have provided general information, designed to help out taxpayers or their advisors - but we urge you to contact us to discuss this particular situation if you require further clarification. This page is a summary of some of the key issues that may relate to the effects, on your business, by the recent events.
Information about the Government's flood relief - update no 2, 16 March 2004
Here we offer guidance on the tax treatment of insurance payments and grants. This is general information, so we encourage you or your advisors to contact us to discuss this situation further if you require more clarification. The general message to those who are affected by flooding is to "contact Inland Revenue" - so that we are aware of your circumstances, and can start to work together to put your tax affairs back on track.
Date published: 15 Oct 2004
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