Important Tax Dates for NZ Businesses
Taxes are the top stress point we hear about from business owners. To help you stay on top of things, here are the key dates for the 2024-2025 tax year.
Please note, these dates are specifically for businesses with a balance date of 31 March and should be used as a guide only. For more details or personalised tax assistance, feel free to reach out to our team.
Scroll down for all the key dates and grab your free downloadable calendar to keep your business running smoothly all year round!
Date Details
2024
21 Oct FBT quarterly return and payment are due for the period ending 30 September if you have a March balance date.
21 Oct Employer deductions payment due for September for small to medium employers.
28 Oct GST return and payment due for period ending 30 September
28 Oct AIM installments are due if you have a March balance date
28 Nov GST return and payment due for period ending 31 October
2025
15 Jan Provisional Tax due for March balance date, use standard estimation or ratio options.
15 Jan GST return and payment due for period ending 30 November
15 Jan AIM installments are due if you have a March balance date.
28 Jan GST return and payment due for period ending 31 December
28 Jan AIM installments are due if you file GST monthly and have a March balance date
28 Feb GST return and payment due for period ending 31 January
07 May GST return and payment due for period ending 31 March
Disclaimer: We do our upmost to keep this calendar updated on a monthly basis. It includes the main dates relevant to small businesses in NZ. For the full list of dates visit the IRD Calendar
Frequently Asked Questions About Tax Deadlines
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If a due date falls on a weekend or public holiday, your return or payment may be processed the next working day without a penalty being applied.
Where a payment due date falls on a provincial anniversary date, this only applies if you're in the province celebrating the holiday. -
If you miss a tax deadline, it's important to take action as soon as possible to minimise any penalties or interest charges. Contact the IRD immediately to discuss your situation.
Options include: online via myIR or IRD's self-service line on 0800 257 777
You can also reach out to our team for assistance in managing late filings and setting up a plan to stay on track in the future.