Tax Rates
Current New Zealand Income Tax Rates
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| tax rate | on annual earnings |
|---|---|
| 10.5% | up to $14,000 |
| 17.5% | between $14,001 and $48,000 |
| 30.0% | between $48,001 and $70,000 |
| 33.0% | between $70,001 and $180,000 |
| 39.0% | over $180,000 |
Tax rates Articles
Definitive reference for NZ income tax brackets in 2025/2026. Includes worked examples at multiple salary levels, effective vs marginal rate explanation, and links to special rate breakdown pages.
The Coalition Government have delivered on their promise of income tax relief to the majority of working New Zealanders, with income tax thresholds set to increase as of 31 July 2024.
The 2010 Budget has delivered substantial income tax rate cuts across the board, including a drop in the top tax rate to 33%. Changes come into effect as of 1 October 2010.
Changes to personal tax rates and income thresholds are coming into effect as of the tax year beginning 1 April 2009.
A new set of personal tax rates are to be introduced as of 1 October 2008, along with increases in the tax bands from April 2010 and April 2011.
Base tax rates on income for New Zealand residents is currently as follows...