Key Tax Dates in the New Zealand Financial Year

For simplicity, some dates—such as payroll filing deadlines and non-standard provisional tax dates—are not included. During our consultation, we’ll discuss the specific dates that apply to you, ensuring you have complete peace of mind.

April
Marks the beginning of the financial year.
Extended deadline for terminal tax for the prior financial year if registered with a tax agent.
Deadline for FBT Filing and payment for annual filers aligning with the balance date.
May
Final instalment of provisional tax for the prior tax year.
Second instalment of provisional tax for 6-monthly GST filers.
Deadline for GST returns and payments for the February–March period.
Deadline for GST returns and payments for the October–March period.
Deadline for Fringe Benefit Tax for benefits provided from 1 January to 31 March of the previous financial year.
June
Deadline for GST returns and payments for the April–May period.
July
Deadline for Fringe Benefit Tax for benefits provided from 1 April to 30 June.
August
First instalment of provisional tax for the current tax year.
Deadline for GST returns and payments for the June–July period.
September
October
Deadline for Fringe Benefit Tax for benefits provided from 1 July to 30 September.
First instalment of provisional tax for 6-monthly GST filers.
Deadline for GST returns and payments for the August–September period.
Deadline for GST returns and payments for the April–September period.
November
December
Deadline for GST returns and payments for the October–November period.
January
Second instalment of provisional tax for the current tax year.
Deadline for Fringe Benefit Tax for benefits provided from 1 October to 31 December.
February
Deadline for GST returns and payments for the December–January period.
March
Marks the end of the financial year.