Inland Revenue has stepped up audit and compliance activity in recent years, and the rules around income tax, GST, PAYE and FBT change often enough that even well-run businesses fall behind. Missing a deadline or filing something incorrectly can mean penalties, interest on unpaid tax, and in serious cases, an audit. PAS handles the filing, the deadlines and the correspondence with IRD, so you’re not tracking it all yourself.
Tax compliance services we provide
We prepare and file your income tax return, checking against IRD’s requirements before it goes in.
We prepare your GST returns, check for common errors, and file on time.
Your payroll tax obligations, handled and filed on schedule.
We manage the tax filing when you distribute dividends to shareholders.
If your business pays interest, dividends or royalties offshore, we handle the non-resident withholding tax filing.
We calculate and file fringe benefits tax on what you provide your employees.
Not currently trading? We file the non-active company application for you.
Beyond the filing itself, the service includes reminders before each deadline, a review of your return before it goes to IRD, and a point of contact if a return gets queried or you’re selected for an audit. If your business has fallen behind on past filings, we also handle voluntary disclosure to IRD, which can mean lower penalties than waiting for IRD to find the gap first.
Why choose Premium Accounting Solution
PAS has been filing tax returns for Auckland businesses since 2008. Jessica Yang, leads our tax compliance work and can talk through your situation directly before you commit to anything.
We also work in Mandarin, Cantonese and Simplified Chinese, in person at our Auckland CBD office or over WeChat, for clients who’d rather discuss their tax position in their own language than through a translator.
If you want to know what this would cost before committing, book a free consultation. We’ll look at your current compliance position and tell you what needs attention first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in tax compliance services in New Zealand?
Tax compliance covers the returns and filings IRD requires from your business: income tax, GST, PAYE if you have employees, and FBT if you provide benefits like a company car. A tax compliance service prepares and files these for you, checks them for errors before submission, and tracks the deadlines so nothing is missed.
What happens if my business misses an IRD filing deadline?
IRD can charge late filing and late payment penalties, plus interest on any unpaid tax, and the penalties increase the longer a return stays outstanding. Persistent or serious non-compliance can lead to an audit. If you’re already behind, it’s usually better to file late voluntarily than wait for IRD to follow up.
How much do tax compliance services cost?
It depends on how many tax types your business needs to file and how complex your structure is. PAS offers a free consultation to look at your situation and give you a clear quote before any work starts, rather than an hourly rate that’s hard to predict in advance.
Does a small business need ongoing tax compliance support, or only at year's end?
GST and PAYE are filed throughout the year, not just at year’s end, so most businesses with staff or GST registration need ongoing support rather than a once-a-year arrangement. A sole trader with no employees and no GST registration may only need help at filing time.
Can PAS help if my business has fallen behind on tax filings?
Yes. We handle voluntary disclosure to IRD, which generally results in lower penalties than IRD identifying the gap itself during an audit or review. It’s worth raising this early in your consultation rather than waiting until IRD makes contact.
Does PAS offer tax compliance support in Chinese?
Yes. Our team works in Mandarin and Simplified Chinese, in person at our Auckland CBD office or over WeChat, for clients who’d rather discuss their tax position in their own language.
What's the difference between tax compliance and tax advisory?
Tax compliance is the filing work, getting your returns to IRD correctly and on time. Tax advisory is forward-looking: structuring your business, transactions or investments in a tax-efficient way before you act. Many clients use both advisory for decisions and compliance for the filing of those decisions.
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