Help is available for people that have been made redundant during and before COVID-19.
It's important to know tax requirements relating to any redundancy pay you might have received.
I am being made redundant
If you’re unable to pay your taxes on time due to the impact of COVID-19, we can help.
If you'd like to break down your payments, you can set up an instalment arrangement in myIR.
COVID-19 Difficulty in paying tax
If your financial situation has changed, you may want to take a short break from making KiwiSaver contributions. Depending on how long you've been a member, it's possible to take a savings suspension.
If you are in financial hardship, you may be able to withdraw your KiwiSaver funds early.
Getting my KiwiSaver funds for significant financial hardship