Tax policy news
Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Act 2026
12 May 2026
The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Act 2026 received Royal assent on 30 March 2026.
Consultation on proposed regulatory framework for intermediaries
01 May 2026
Inland Revenue is seeking feedback on a proposed regulatory framework for intermediaries.
Consultation on proposed Approved Information Sharing Agreement between Inland Revenue and New Zealand Customs Service
24 April 2026
Inland Revenue and Customs are seeking feedback on a proposed Approved Information Sharing Agreement (AISA).
Consultation on proposed Approved Information Sharing Agreement between Inland Revenue and Ministry of Social Development
20 April 2026
Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) are seeking feedback on plans to amend their Approved Information Sharing Agreement.
Information releases
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Tax Working Group (2017–2019)
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