Payroll and PAYE
Employers must make certain deductions from an employee's earnings. These include income (PAYE) or withholding tax and may also include deductions for student loan repayments, child support or any benefits, bonuses or other allowances an employer pays. This is a general introduction to payroll and PAYE.
Information for employers on payroll deductions for: PAYE, student loan payment, child support, superannuation fund contributions, and KiwiSaver.
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A new voluntary scheme called payroll giving will be an option for New Zealand workplaces from 7 January 2010. Employers will receive an information pack during November 2009 so they can talk with their employees about how they might want the scheme to run in their workplace.
This is a launch page for all the online services available through the Inland Revenue that apply to employers.
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As an employer, you will need to file regularly an employer monthly schedule (EMS) and a deduction form with Inland Revenue. Depending on the size of your business, you can choose to submit your EMS electronically through the online ir-File service. If you don’t manage your payroll yourself but contract a PAYE intermediary, you may be eligible for a subsidy.
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Employers can now file returns and make payments online with Inland Revenue's ir-File tool. Once you've registered, you can send your employer monthly schedule (EMS) and deduction form to Inland Revenue via the Internet. Ir-File also allows you to sign-up or opt-out your employees for KiwiSaver. Find out how to use ir-File following this online demonstration.
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Inland Revenue summarises an employer's responsibilities and what to do with payroll.
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Inland Revenue outlines what you must do if you want to employ your spouse or civil union partner.
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IR920 - This form links an employer to PAYE intermediary.
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IR348 is a form for employers to list their employees' pay deduction details for Inland Revenue.
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Employers can download an IR345 form and read instructions on recording and paying the deductions made from their employees' pay.
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If you’re earning between $24,000 and $44,000 per year, you may be entitled to get an independent earner tax credit. The amount will vary, depending on your pay and circumstances. Both employees and self-employed can claim the independent earner tax credit. This website offers you information to help you decide if you can apply.
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