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Tax Overview: Contractor Getting Paid in Cryptocurrency
More contractors are being paid in cryptocurrency. This occurs when a contractor performs services and receives cryptocurrency as payment (instead of NZ dollars). The amount of remuneration (cryptocurrency received for services) will depend on the contracting agreement. It could be…
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Cryptocurrency Tax Basics
This article outlines what triggers a taxable event and how to calculate the profit on cryptocurrency transactions. An individual taxpayer includes their profit for the financial year (1 April to 31 March) in their income tax return. The profit is…
How much tax do I pay on my cryptocurrency profits?
Marginal Tax Rates An individual combines their cryptocurrency profits for the financial year (1 April to 31 March) and reports a single profit/loss amount to Inland Revenue (IRD) in their income tax return. The crypto profit is combined with their…
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Planning for Tax – Decisions to Consider
Cryptocurrency prices have increased significantly in 2020 and many clients have made money from their investments. Tax liabilities for the financial year ending 31 March 2021 are likely to follow; prepare now. Some clients will keep their profits invested in…
Safe Harbour Tax Overview
Cryptocurrency prices have recently increased significantly in value. This results in many clients currently having significant profits and subsequent tax liabilities. In some cases, IRD will charge interest at 7% pa on any underpaid tax. This article focuses on those…
Inland Revenue Requests Information from New Zealand Cryptocurrency Companies
You have likely received an email in the past month informing you that IRD has requested client information from NZ cryptocurrency retailers. This includes your personal details and purchase/sale history. All businesses in NZ (regardless of industry) are legally required…
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39% Marginal Tax Rate?
The Labour Party has announced that if re-elected, they would introduce a new marginal tax rate of 39% for an individual’s income over $180,000. The 39% tax rate would only apply to income over $180,000 and the remainder of an…
Cryptocurrency Purchased to Earn an Income – Part 2
Update (March 2021): We have recently submitted binding rulings with IRD on the position outlined below (further reading here). At this point in time, tax-free capital gains from cryptocurrency are unlikely. A potential tax-free position requires the taxpayer to show…
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Cryptocurrency Purchased to Earn an Income – Part 1
Update (March 2021): We have recently submitted binding rulings with IRD on the position outlined below (further reading here). At this point in time, tax-free capital gains from cryptocurrency are unlikely. A potential tax-free position requires the taxpayer to show…
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