Te tuku i tētahi puka tāke, pānga tuku iho mā tētahi tangata kua mate File an estate or trust return for someone who has died

Before you can file a final income tax return for someone who has died, you need to notify us of the death.

Let us know someone has died

Contact us on 0800 227 774 to find out if you need to file an estate or trust return for the person who has died.

You will need the IRD number of the trust or estate.

Contact us on 0800 227 774 if you do not know this.

If you do not have an IRD number for the trust or estate, please apply for one.

IRD numbers for businesses and organisations

File a Trust or estate income tax return - IR6

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