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Types of business income
Business income can cover anything from selling goods online to investing overseas to running a large company. How your income is taxed depends on what kind of income it is.
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If you're in business, you can claim different types of expenses against your income.
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Common tax issues to consider when you buy or sell a business.
Income equalisation schemes
Eligible types of businesses can spread their gross income from year to year under the income equalisation and environmental restoration schemes.
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A balance date is the last day of an accounting year. Most businesses have a balance date of 31 March.
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Partnerships do not pay income tax on their profits. Instead the profit or loss is shared between the partners.
Income tax and GST for not-for-profits
Not-for-profit organisations' income is treated differently depending on what kind of income it is.
Income tax for Māori authorities
Māori authorities need to keep track of all payments they make to their members, and the tax paid on those payments.
Income tax for registered superannuation funds

All superannuation funds registered with the Financial Markets Authority must file an IR44 return.

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