Tax Rates

Current New Zealand Income Tax Rates

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tax rateon 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

Tax Relief in Budget 2024

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.

Lower Income tax rates in 2010 Budget

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.

New tax rates as of 1 April 2009

Changes to personal tax rates and income thresholds are coming into effect as of the tax year beginning 1 April 2009.

New tax rates as of 1 October 2008

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.

Tax Rates on New Zealand salaries

Base tax rates on income for New Zealand residents is currently as follows...