Updated by Susan Robertson and Punsara Sommerville, PKF Kendons, Wellington
| How are GST returns submitted to the tax authorities? | There are several ways to file a GST return in New Zealand.
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Online filing via the myIR portal
Users must create a login to access 'myIR', the New Zealand Inland Revenue Department's (IRD) secure online services.
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Paper returns
Paper returns can be filed by taxpayers who do not have a myIR login.
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Electronic filing using functional accounting software
The accounting software must be configured to the various IRD requirements (eg Xero, MYOB etc).
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Further information is available on the IRD's website:
www.ird.govt.nz/gst/filing-and-paying-gst-and-refunds/filing-gst/file-your-gst-return |
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| Can a business submit paper GST returns? | Yes. Paper GST returns can be submitted to the IRD if a taxpayer does not have access to the myIR portal. Paper returns must be received by the IRD by the due date. GST payments must still be made electronically to the IRD. |
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| Can an agent submit a GST return on behalf of the business? | Yes. An agent can file a GST return on behalf |
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