Application for relief in cases of serious hardship or financial difficulties

When you are experiencing serious hardship or financial difficulties you can apply to be considered for relief from payment of a debt. This form enables you to apply for relief and depending on your circumstance you will also be required to complete additional forms showing your financial position and attach them with this application.

Automatic payment authority form

This form enables you to establish an automatic payment from your nominated bank account to Inland Revenue. The payments can be for a range of taxes including income tax, GST and FBT. You can also use this form to make additional payments on your student loan.

Bankruptcy - your tax obligations

This flyer gives you an overview about bankruptcy and your tax and child support obligations. This flyer has been co-produced by Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Economic Development.

Debt options

This guide describes your options if you owe amounts to Inland Revenue.

Debt options information sheet

This information sheet describes briefly what options you have if you owe amounts to Inland Revenue. You will find more detailed information, including the factors we look at for each option, in our booklet IR 582 - Debt options.

Late payment and late filing penalties

To find out more on the penalties and grounds for remission on late payments or late filing penalities you need to read this guide.

Relationship property dispositions

This form is used to let us know of any settlements you've made under the Property Relationships Act 1976.

Statement of financial position

If you wish to apply for relief from debt you will need to provide us with details of your income and expenses. This form enables you to provide us with those details so that we can assess your situation when applying for relief from debt.

Statement of financial postion

Complete this form if you are having or expecting to have difficulties in meeting your repayment responsibility (for example, if you're planning on travelling overseas).

Taxpayer obligations, interest and penalties

As a taxpayer you are expected to meet certain standards when managing your tax affairs. There are penalties for not meeting the legal standards. This guide tell you what your obligations are and the current penalty and interest rules that may apply when obligations are not met.

Twelve month cash flow forecast

When a business wishes to apply for relief from debt you will need to provide us with information about income and expenses. By completing this form with those details, we can assess your situation.