Goods and services tax (GST)
Voluntary disclosure IR281
(published September 2007)
About this form
A voluntary disclosure is when you tell us what is wrong with your tax returns before we find out in some other way. It may involve such things as omitted income or expenses incorrectly claimed. Anyone can make a voluntary disclosure including salary or wage earners, individuals, businesses, trusts and employers and this form enables you to do so.
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When to use this form
Use this form if you wish to make a voluntary disclosure about your tax returns. For more information on voulntary disclosures refer to the guide Putting your tax affairs right IR280.
What you will need
You will need:
- Your IRD or GST number - If you do not have this call us on 0800 227 774.
- Contact details
Describe why you are making a voluntary disclosure.
- State why the omission(s) or error(s) occurred.
- State the year(s) or period(s) concerned.
- You will need to provide enough information so we can work out how much tax you owe. This may include attaching outstanding returns.
- If you do not have all the information, please say when you will be able to provide it.
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After you finish
Please print and sign the completed form and send to your nearest Inland Revenue office.
