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NEW TAX RULES: TAXING CONTRACTORS

IRD is about to put into effect new tax rules for dealing with contractors.  Here’s our flyer to keep you up to date.

Summary of Withholding Tax changes

In summary:
  • Changes take effect from 1 April 2017
  • Applies to the Labour Hire industry
  • Applies to all types of entities (sole traders, companies, partnerships & trusts)
  • All contractors must be taxed at source
  • Declared tax rate is 20%
  • Non-declared tax rate is 45%