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.
Investment Boost – Early monitoring of business awareness and investment response
15 April 2026
In December 2025 Inland Revenue surveyed businesses about their awareness and uptake of Investment Boost.
Information releases
View the latest information releases available (includes Cabinet papers, minutes, and key supporting papers for tax policy related decisions) and titles of advice Inland Revenue provided to the Minister of Revenue's office each month.
Tax Working Group (2017–2019)
For the terms of reference, news, reports, and other information see the Tax Working Group website.