Distributions: Receiving income from a Maori authority
Have you received income from a Maori authority?
Distributions from Maori authorities may have credits attached to them. Credits received that exceed your tax liability may be refunded. However, we are obliged to use the Maori authority credits to meet any other tax payments payable by you, for example, any tax arrears. A refund will be made when there is still a credit after all tax liabilities have been met.
You should also receive a distribution statement from any Maori authority that has made a distribution to you. This information will help you when completing your personal income tax return or requesting a personal tax summary.
If you are a member receiving taxable distributions from a Maori authority, give them your IRD number. The authority can then use the current tax rate of 19.5% on the distribution, instead of the 39% no-declaration rate that will apply if you don't supply an IRD number.
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| If your total income exceeds $40,000 and you've received more than $200 in taxable Maori authority distributions, you must request a personal tax summary or file an income tax return for that year. | |
Date published: 05 Apr 2006
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