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NZ IRD

Claim your
NZ refund
via myIR

From creating an account to receiving your refund โ€” follow the screenshots and complete it in 30 minutes.

Step 1NZ Refund
Time required
30 min
Full process including account setup
Until refund received
4โ€“8 weeks
IRD processing after submission
Things you need
3 things
IRD number ยท Passport ยท Payslips
01
Preparation:
Document Checklist
02
Create your
myIR account
03
File your
Income Return (IR3)
04
Submit refund:
Add bank account
05
Track your
refund
Step 01
Preparation: Document Checklist
Prepare these items before starting so you don't have to stop halfway.
IRD number (9 digits, e.g. 123-456-789)
Passport or NZ Driver Licence
Payslips from all employers (PAYE summary)
NZ bank account (or overseas transfer details)
Email address (for myIR account)
NZ arrival and departure dates
Don't have an IRD number?
Apply online at ird.govt.nz. Takes 8โ€“10 business days. Working holiday makers can apply with passport and visa details.
IRD
IRD number
Payslips from all employers (PAYE summary)
Step 02
Create your myIR account
Click 'Log in to myIR' in the top menu, then select 'Create a myIR account'.
1
Go to ird.govt.nz โ†’ click myIR
Click 'Log in to myIR' in the top menu, then select 'Create a myIR account'.
2
Enter your IRD number
Enter your 9-digit IRD number. You can skip the dashes and enter digits only.
e.g. 123456789
3
Verify identity (passport or driver licence)
Enter passport number and date of birth. NZ driver licence also accepted.
4
Email verification + set password
A verification code is sent to your email. Confirm and set your password.
โ†’ Check your spam folder too
myIR
myIR login screen
myIR
Identity verification screen
Step 03
File your Income Return (IR3)
NZ tax year runs 1 April to 31 March. e.g. Apr 2024โ€“Mar 2025 = '2025 tax year'.
1
Select tax year
NZ tax year runs 1 April to 31 March. e.g. Apr 2024โ€“Mar 2025 = '2025 tax year'.
2
Enter employment income
Enter gross earnings and PAYE paid from your payslips. Add each employer separately.
3
Enter other income (if any)
Interest, dividends, rental income etc. Most working holiday makers have employment income only.
4
Review and submit
Check all details then click Submit. Your estimated refund appears immediately.
โ†’ Once refund shows, move to Step 4
Important
You can only claim refunds within 7 years of the tax year end. Claim older refunds first.
IR3
IR3
NZ tax year reference
2025 tax year1 Apr 2024 โ€“ 31 Mar 2025
2024 tax year1 Apr 2023 โ€“ 31 Mar 2024
2023 tax year1 Apr 2022 โ€“ 31 Mar 2023
Step 04
Submit refund: Add bank account
Direct deposit to NZ bank account (recommended) or international wire transfer.
1
Check refund amount
After submitting IR3, confirm the 'Amount to refund' shown.
2
Choose refund method
Direct deposit to NZ bank account (recommended) or international wire transfer.
3
Enter bank details
NZ account: bank code + account number. Overseas: SWIFT/BIC code + IBAN or account number.
โ†’ Wise virtual NZ account works great (low fees)
4
Final review and submit
Confirm all details then click 'Submit refund request'.
We recommend Wise
A Wise NZ virtual account lets you receive your refund like a local NZ account, then convert to your home currency at low fees.
Bank
Bank account
Step 05
Track your refund
NZD deposited to your account
Application submitted
Day 0
Confirmation email from myIR
IRD processing
1โ€“2 weeks
Internal review and approval
Refund approved
2โ€“4 weeks
Approval notification in myIR
Payment received
4โ€“8 weeks
NZD deposited to your account
Track progress
Log in to myIR โ†’ 'Refunds' tab to check real-time status.
If IRD requests more documents
Check your myIR inbox and respond within 14 days.

Calculate your refund before you apply

Enter your income and PAYE paid to instantly see your estimated refund in NZD and your local currency.

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NOTICEThis site provides general information only and is not tax or legal advice.
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