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Public rulings interpret how a tax law applies to a specific type of arrangement that has a wide general application. You may apply a public ruling if your circumstances match all the requirements.

For information about public rulings and how to suggest a topic, see the binding ruling page on the tax technical website.

What is a binding ruling? (taxtechnical.ird.govt.nz)


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Last updated: 11 Sep 2026
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