Reminders and important dates
Tax payments due on 7 February 2009
7 February
If you have an end of year income tax, working for families tax credits, or student loan payment to make for the 2008 tax year, the payment will be due on 7 February 2009 (unless you have an extension of time through a tax agent).
You can make payments by:
- using internet banking
- posting us a cheque, or
- visiting any Westpac branch and paying by cash, cheque or EFTPOS.
Why do you owe money?
| You might have an end-of-year tax bill if you are ... | and you ... |
|---|---|
| working for salary or wages | used the wrong tax code with one or more employers. |
| self-employed |
|
| receiving Working for Families Tax Credits | received an overpayment because you:
|
If you have a bill for the 2008 tax year, it will have been calculated on an Income tax return (IR3) filed by you, or on a Personal tax summary (PTS) issued by us. Refer to your IR3 return or PTS for specific information about your tax assessment.
How do you avoid getting another bill next year?
Here are a few tips for avoiding an end-of-year income tax, student loan or working for families tax credits bill.
| If you ... | and ... | then you should ... |
|---|---|---|
| are a salary and wage earner | you want to pay the right amount of tax across your total income | use:
|
| you're receiving a benefit from Work and Income and have additional employment, such as a part-time job | use a secondary tax code for the additional employment, as your benefit will already be using the M code. | |
| are self-employed | you're required to pay provisional tax (instalments of income tax during the year) | choose the provisional tax calculation option that best suits your situation:
|
| have a student loan | your total annual income exceeds the repayment threshold ($18,148 for the 2008-09 tax year) | use a student loan tax code with your employer or employers (eg "M SL" with your main employer). |
| receive Working for Families tax credits | you or your partner have any changes to your income or your family circumstances | notify us immediately of the changes. |
Trouble paying?
Are you short of funds right now? We can negotiate a payment plan, enabling you to pay your tax by regular instalments. You can do this now by:
| Phone | Personal customers | 0800 227 771 |
| Business customers | 0800 377 771 | |
| Student loan borrowers | 0800 377 771 | |
| Online | Use our secure online Send and receive mail service now - you must be registered for Online services first. | |
| In writing | Select the appropriate address. | |
Date published: 11 Feb 2009
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