GST and tax compliance

Practical support to help New Zealand businesses understand and meet their GST and tax-filing obligations. We prepare returns from the records you provide, identify unusual transactions and explain matters requiring your attention.

How we can help

• GST return preparation
• GST reconciliations and supporting workpapers
• Income tax and provisional tax information
• Review of GST coding and accounting records
• Assistance correcting previously filed information where appropriate
• Practical reminders about filing and payment dates

Important information

Tax treatment depends on the facts, the available records and current New Zealand law. Inland Revenue makes the final decision on any matter submitted for its consideration.

Last reviewed: October 2026.

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At a glance

Key GST points

  • Registration is required once turnover exceeds, or is expected to exceed, $60,000 in 12 months.
  • Returns can be filed monthly, two-monthly or six-monthly.
  • Returns are usually due on the 28th of the month after the period ends.

How it works

  1. STEP 1

    Share your records

    Give us access to Xero or send your records securely.

  2. STEP 2

    We review and prepare

    We reconcile, check coding and prepare the return.

  3. STEP 3

    You approve

    We explain the result and any questions before filing.

  4. STEP 4

    We file with IRD

    The return is filed and you receive a copy and payment details.

Common questions

Can you take over GST from my current accountant?

Yes. With your authority we link to your IRD account and pick up from your last filed period.

I have missed a GST return. What should I do?

Contact us promptly. We can bring your returns up to date and talk you through any penalties or arrangements with Inland Revenue.

Do I need Xero?

Not necessarily, but cloud bookkeeping makes GST faster and more accurate. We can help you set it up.