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 Income tax return

The amount of late filing penalty depends on the net income of the business (as shown below). Normally the penalty is based on the net income of previous year and it will be adjusted when the taxpayer file the late return.

Net income

Penalty

Less than $100,000

$50

$100,000 to $1 million

$250

More than $1 million

$500

 

GST return

The amount of late filing penalty depends on the accounting basis for GST returns

Accounting basis

Penalty

Payments

$50

Hybrid

$250

Invoice

$250

 

Employer monthly schedules (EMS)

The amount of late filing penalty for EMS is $250

 

Please note: These are related to LATE FILING only. There may be other interests and penalties charged. 

Disclaimer: The following answer necessarily sets out general principles only. The facts of particular cases always need to be considered carefully, and it may be necessary to obtain advice from a tax expert.

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New Zealand Tax Accountant.