Remember your IR4 Companies Tax Return was due on 7 July.
All companies that are active and earning income in New Zealand must file a Companies income tax return - IR4 and pay their tax bill each year.
If you’re having trouble filing and paying your tax, we can work with you to come up with a solution. Find out more here
You should file any overdue returns as soon as possible to avoid further fees or penalties.
Intentionally avoiding paying tax, or claiming money you aren’t entitled to, is a criminal action. If you do not file, further legal action will be taken.
If your company's end of year balance date is 31 March, then your tax return was due on 7 July – unless you’ve been granted an extension of time.
If you have a balance date other than 31 March, the due date might be different. If you’re unsure, you can contact us for more information.
If your company has a tax agent, you may have until 31 March 2022 to file your return. Talk to your tax agent to learn more.
Note: If you're registered for GST, you'll need to file a GST return as well as an IR4. The due date for your GST return will depend on your filing frequency.
You can file your IR4 and other tax returns in myIR. Most of your details will be automatically populated and calculated for you.
Times are tough for businesses right now with the continued impacts of COVID-19. While income tax payment is not required until the prescribed dates, you are still required to file your returns. Continuing to file ensures your information is up-to-date and accurate. It will also help support any applications you make for the Government's COVID-19 relief packages.
If COVID-19 has impacted your ability to pay, there are ways we can help. Including, by setting up an instalment arrangement to pay off your tax over time. You can set up an instalment arrangement in myIR. Or send us a message in myIR to explain the situation and we'll take that into consideration. You will not be charged penalties and interest if you keep to the terms of the arrangement to pay off the outstanding tax. Get in touch as soon as you can.
Find out more about how we can help.
You still need to file an income tax return, even if your company hasn’t received any gross income in the last year.
If your company is inactive, you can be excused from filing an IR4.
Learn more about the application process to become a non-active company
If your return for the current year is overdue, you’ll need to file it as soon as possible.
If you think you’ll be unable to file your return on time next year, you should apply for an extension of time. You’ll need to tell us your reasons for applying before the return is due.
What if I've missed the filing due date?
You should file any overdue returns as soon as possible to avoid further fees or penalties.
Intentionally avoiding paying tax, or claiming money you aren’t entitled to, is a criminal action. If you do not file, further legal action will be taken.