Options for filing your return
When to use
If you need to file an Individual income tax return (IR3). See whether you need to file under "Find out more" below.
What you need
| You will need | Where to get it |
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| Your IRD number | If you don't have this call us on 0800 227 774. |
| Your summary of earnings (if you earned salary or wages or schedular payments - formerly withholding payments) |
You can get this information:
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Any other income details, such as overseas, rental property, farming or business income Any interest or dividend statements Any taxable Māori authority distribution statements Any portfolio investment entity investor statements |
Statements, business income records etc. |
If you're filing online |
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| If you're registered with a password | You can use your secure online services account. |
| If you're not registered with a password you will need your DLN (document lodgement number) |
This is a 14-character number unique to you and the return you are filing. You can get it:
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If you're filing by paper |
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| An Individual income tax return (IR3) form |
If we haven't automatically sent you an IR3 return by May, you can:
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For help completing your IR3 return, see "Find out more" below.
How to file an IR3 return
You can file your IR3 return online or post it to us from May each year.
You need to file your IR3 return by 7 July unless you have a tax agent or an extension of time.
| Online |
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| Paper | Complete an Individual income tax return (IR3) under "Forms and guides" and post it to us. |
If you can't file your IR3 return on time
If you can't file your IR3 return on time you should apply for an extension of time. If you don't file your IR3 return on time and haven't contacted us, you'll be charged a late filing penalty. See "Find out more" below for details.
What happens next
Once you file your IR3 return, we'll process it and send you a return acknowledgement confirming your assessment within 10 weeks. See "Find out more" below to learn about understanding your assessment.
Find out more
- Individual income returns (IR3)
- Work out if you need to file a return
- Help completing your IR3 return
- What to do if you are living or going overseas
- Extend your filing date
- Late payment penalties
- Understanding your IR3 assessment
Date published: 28 Aug 2009
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