Tax policy news
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 taxation of company loans to shareholders
04 December 2025
Inland Revenue has launched public consultation on proposals to improve the way new loans by companies to shareholders are taxed.
Income tax treatment of software development expenditure and SaaS customisation and configuration costs
17 November 2025
Officials are seeking feedback to gain a better understanding of whether the current tax treatment of both software development expenditure and software as a service (SaaS) customisation and configuration costs leads to the correct outcomes.
Information releases
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Tax Working Group (2017–2019)
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