We’ve refreshed several key employer publications, with a focus on clearer guidance, less duplication, and stronger alignment with digital services like myIR.
Employers will see simpler, shorter guidance. The changes also affect how tax agents and bookkeepers support their clients.
These updates are part of a broader, multi-year initiative to review all of our publications. We will look at every publication to find out if it's still needed. We’ll keep you informed of changes throughout the review.
Here’s a summary of the latest changes and the publications involved.
New employer information – IR333
Previously, new employers were directed to 2 separate publications. We’ve now merged them into a single 2‑page factsheet and retired Employer obligations – IR322.
The new IR333 provides a step‑by‑step guide to registering as an employer, deducting tax, filing, paying, and record‑keeping, with links to more detailed online guidance.
What this means for you
The IR333 is now the main starting point for new employer clients. For more detail and examples, direct your clients to the Employer’s guide – IR335.
Completing employment information forms – IR337
This factsheet has been updated, with clearer step‑by‑step instructions and stronger encouragement to use myIR where possible.
What this means for you
Use the IR337 when your clients still need to file paper IR348 returns, but encourage them to use digital filing.
IR56 workers – IR356
This was the IR56 taxpayer’s handbook. The guide has been renamed to replace the outdated term ‘taxpayer’. It has been shortened by replacing 12-monthly summary forms with a single reusable form.
What this means for you
The obligations have not changed, but the guidance is easier to navigate. This should mean you have less basic queries from IR56 worker clients.
IR56 worker registration – IR359
This form has been renamed to match the guide.
What this means for you
Use the updated form when IR56 workers cannot register online.