1: Title
This Act is the Taxation (Transformation: First Phase Simplification and Other Measures) Act 2016.
2: Commencement
1: This Act comes into force on the day on which it receives the Royal assent, except as provided in this section.
2: Sections 62 106 121(1)
3: Sections 10(1) 11 73 177
4: Sections 8 9 38 55 56 57 114 209 228 229
1: Amendments to Income Tax Act 2007
3: Income Tax Act 2007 amended
This Part amends the Income Tax Act 2007. 2016-06-02 Income Tax Act 2007 2017-04-01 Income Tax Act 2007 re s2(4). sections 8, 9, 38, 55, 56 and 57 come into force on 1 April 2017.
4: Section BF 1 amended (Other obligations)
Repeal section BF 1(e)
5: Section CB 8 amended (Disposal: land used for landfill, if notice of election)
1: In section CB 8(d) gives written notice to notifies
2: In section CB 8 notice notify
6: Section CB 28 amended (Environmental restoration accounts)
1: In section CB 28(1) request application
2: In section CB 28 apply
7: Section CD 34B amended (Distributions to members of co-operative companies)
1: Replace section CD 34B(1)(a)
a: the distribution is made after the co-operative company has notified the Commissioner that they have elected to apply this section; and
2: In section CD 34B notify
8: Section CE 2 amended (Value and timing of benefits under share purchase agreements)
1: After section CE 2(9) When subsection (11) applies
10: Subsection (11)
a: has made an election under section RD 7B (Treatment of certain benefits under employee share agreements) to withhold and pay an amount of tax in relation to a benefit received by an employee under subsection (2) or (4); or
b: is required to furnish an employer monthly schedule under section 46(6B) Deferral of income recognition
11: The employee is treated as deriving employment income in relation to the benefit in the pay period following the period in which they receive the benefit.
2: In section CE 2 amount of tax employment income pay period
3: Subsection (1) applies for the 2017–18 and later income years.
9: Section CX 55 amended (Proceeds from disposal of investment shares)
1: In section CX 55(3)(b)(ii) is included in an approved index under the ASX Market Rules made under Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Aust) is included on the official list of ASX Limited, a market licensee under Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Aust)
2: Subsection (1)
10: Section CZ 25 amended (Land and buildings as revenue account property affected by Canterbury earthquakes and replaced—insurance or compensation, Government purchase)
1: In section CZ 25(1)(a)(ii) section 53(1), 54, or 55 of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011 section 91, 103, or 104 of the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016
2: In section CZ 25(1)(d) gives written notice to notifies
3: In section CZ 25(6) give written notice to notify
4: In section CZ 25 notify
11: Section CZ 26 amended (Land and buildings affected by Canterbury earthquakes—sections CB 9 to CB 11 and CB 14 overridden for Crown purchases)
In section CZ 26 section 53(1), 54, or 55 of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011 section 91, 103, or 104 of the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016
12: Section DQ 4 amended (Environmental restoration accounts scheme)
1: In section DQ 4(3)(a) request application
2: In section DQ 4 apply
13: Section EC 7 amended (Valuation methods)
In the heading to section EC 7(6) written
14: Section EC 46 amended (Use of bloodstock for racing)
1: In section EC 46(4) in writing
2: In section EC 46 apply
15: Section EC 48 amended (Replacement breeding stock)
1: In section EC 48(8) in writing
2: In section EC 48 apply
16: Section EG 1 amended (Election to use balance date used in foreign country)
1: In section EG 1(4)(a) agrees in writing notifies the person that the election can apply
2: In section EG 1(4)(b) agrees in writing notifies the person that the election can apply
3: Replace section EG 1(6)(a)
a: the person seeks the Commissioner’s agreement to revoke the election, and the Commissioner notifies them that they may revoke the election; or
4: In section EG 1 notify
17: Section EH 12 amended (Application for refund by person, trustee of estate, Official Assignee, or liquidator)
1: Repeal section EH 12(2)(a)
2: In section EH 12 apply
18: Section EH 13 amended (Refund on request)
1: In the heading to section EH 13 request application
2: In section EH 13 apply
19: Section EH 14 amended (Income when refund given on request)
1: In the heading to section EH 14 request application
2: In section EH 14 apply
20: Section EH 44 amended (Application for refund by person, trustee of estate, Official Assignee, or liquidator)
1: Repeal section EH 44(2)(a)
2: In section EH 44 apply
21: Section EH 45 amended (Refund on request)
1: In the heading to section EH 45 request application
2: In section EH 45 apply
22: Section EH 46 amended (Income when refund given on request)
1: In the heading to section EH 46 request application
2: In section EH 46 apply
23: Section EH 70 amended (Application for refund by person or liquidator)
1: Repeal section EH 70(2)(a)
2: In section EH 70 apply
24: Section EH 71 amended (Refund on request)
1: In the heading to section EH 71 request application
2: In section EH 71 apply
25: Section EH 72 amended (Income when refund given on request)
1: In the heading to section EH 72 request application
2: In section EH 72 apply
26: Section EI 1 amended (Spreading backward of income from timber)
1: In section EI 1(3) in writing
2: In section EI 1 apply
27: Section EI 3 amended (Assigning or granting copyright)
1: In section EI 3(5)(a) in writing
2: In section EI 3(5)(b) in writing
3: In section EI 3 apply
28: Section EI 8 amended (Disposal of land to the Crown)
1: Replace section EI 8(4)(a)
a: the person, or another person for them, must apply to the Commissioner:
2: In section EI 8 apply
29: Section EK 11 amended (Application for refund)
1: Repeal section EK 11(2)(a)
2: In section EK 11 apply
30: Section EK 12 amended (Refund if request or excess balance)
1: In the heading to section EK 12 request application
2: In the heading to section EK 12(2) request application
3: In section EK 12 apply
31: Section EK 13 amended (Income when refund given on request)
1: In the heading to section EK 13 request application
2: In section EK 13 apply
32: Section EK 14 amended (Application for transfer)
1: Repeal section EK 14(2)(a)
2: In section EK 14 apply
33: Section EK 15 amended (Transfer on request)
1: In the heading to section EK 15 request application
2: In the heading to section EK 15(2) request application
3: In section EK 15 apply
34: Section EK 16 amended (Transfer on death, bankruptcy, or liquidation)
1: In section EK 16(2) informed notified
2: In section EK 16 notify
35: Section EW 15E amended (Determination alternatives)
1: Replace section EW 15E(3)(b)(i)
i: all companies in the group notify the Commissioner that they choose Determination G9C or G14B
2: In section EW 15E Commissioner notify
36: Section EW 26 (Change of spreading method)
1: In section EW 26(1) the Commissioner has given written authorisation for the change the Commissioner has authorised the change and notified the person of the authorisation
2: In section EW 26(2) written authorisation notification
3: In section EW 26 notify
37: Section EW 33B amended (Foreign ASAPs: designated FX hedges)
1: Replace section EW 33B(2)(b)
b: the person notifies the Commissioner that they have made an irrevocable election to apply this section to all financial arrangements for property and services described in paragraph (a)(i) and (ii), at the time of—
i: filing a return of income for the income year in which they enter into the financial arrangement; or
ii: filing a return of income for an earlier income year; and
2: In section EW 33B Commissioner notify
38: Section EX 31 amended (Exemption for ASX-listed Australian companies)
1: In section EX 31(2) ASX-listed Australian company
2: In section EX 31(2)(c) have shares included in an index that is an approved index under the ASX Operating Rules be included on the official list of ASX Limited, a market licensee under Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Aust)
3: Subsections (1) and (2) apply for the 2017–18 and later income years.
39: Section EY 11 amended (Superannuation schemes providing life insurance)
1: In section EY 11(9) made a written application applied
2: In section EY 11 apply
40: Section EY 49 amended (Non-resident life insurer becoming resident)
1: In section EY 49(2) a written an
2: In section EY 49 apply
41: Section EZ 23B amended (Property acquired after depreciable property affected by Canterbury earthquakes)
1: In section EZ 23B(1)(f) gives written notice to notifies
2: In section EZ 23B(9) give written notice to notify
3: In section EZ 23B notify
42: Section EZ 23BB amended (Interest in property acquired after depreciable property affected by Canterbury earthquakes)
1: In section EZ 23BB(1)(g) gives written notice to notifies
2: In section EZ 23BB(10) written
3: In section EZ 23BB notify
43: Section EZ 35 amended (Accruals in relation to income and expenditure in respect of financial arrangements)
In section EZ 35(3)(c) unless otherwise authorised in writing by the Commissioner unless the Commissioner notifies them that they are otherwise authorised
44: Section EZ 52B amended (Consistency of use of IFRS method:
Determination G3
1: In section EZ 52B(1)(b)(ii) in writing
2: In section EZ 52B(1)(c)(ii) in writing
3: In section EZ 52B notify
45: Section FE 18 (Measurement of debts and assets of worldwide group)
1: In section FE 18(4) ask apply to
2: In section FE 18 apply
46: Section FM 4 amended (Limiting joint and several liability of group companies)
1: In section FM 4(2) ask apply to
2: In section FM 4(3) a request an application
3: In section FM 4 apply
47: Section GC 11 amended (Requests for matching treatment)
1: In the heading to section GC 11 Requests Applications
2: In section GC 11(1)(b) in writing
3: In section GC 11 apply notify
48: Section HB 13 amended (LTC elections)
In section HB 13(2) written
49: Section LF 8 amended (Credits for persons who are non-resident or who receive exempt income)
1: In section LF 8(5)(a) ask apply to
2: In section LF 8 apply
50: Heading and sections LZ 9 to LZ 12 repealed
Repeal the heading above section LZ 9 sections LZ 9 to LZ 12
51: Section RC 8 amended (GST ratio method)
1: Repeal section RC 8(4)(b)
2: In section RC 8 inform
52: Section RC 17 amended (When GST ratio must not be used)
1: Replace section RC 17(4)(a)
a: they ask the Commissioner; and
2: In section RC 17 ask notice
53: Section RC 18 amended (Changing calculation method)
1: In section RC 18(2) , and may do this either in writing or by telephone
2: In section RC 18(5) For this purpose, the person may provide the estimate in writing or by telephone. The person must inform the Commissioner of the estimate.
3: In section RC 18 inform
54: Section RC 19 amended (Disposal of assets)
1: In section RC 19(3) , and may do this either in writing or by telephone
2: In section RC 19 inform
55: Section RD 6 amended (Certain benefits and payments)
1: After section RD 6(1)(c)
d: a benefit under section CE 2(2) and (4) (Value and timing of benefits under share purchase agreements) in relation to which the employer has made an election under section RD 7B
2: In section RD 6(2) The value of the benefit or amount of the payment For the purposes of subsection (1)(a) to (c), the value of the benefit or amount of the payment
3: After section RD 6(3)(a)
ab: for a benefit referred to in subsection (1)(d), the pay period in which the employee is treated as deriving the benefit under section CE 2(11)
4: In section RD 6 amount employer share purchase agreement
5: Subsections (1) to (4) apply for the 2017–18 and later income years.
56: Section RD 7 amended (Extra pay)
1: After section RD 7(1)(b)
bb: includes a benefit under section CE 2(2) or (4) (Value and timing of benefits under share purchase agreements) in relation to which the employer has made an election under section RD 7B
2: In section RD 7 amount of tax
3: Subsection (1)—
a: applies for the 2017–18 and later income years:
b: for an employer who has a share purchase agreement that applies for a class of their employees and who has treated a benefit under section CE 2(2) or (4) as a PAYE income payment in the period from 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2017, is treated as if it applied for the employer from 1 April 2008.
57: New section RD 7B inserted (Treatment of certain benefits under employee share agreements)
1: After section RD 7
RD 7B: Treatment of certain benefits under employee share agreements
When this section applies
1: This section applies, for an employee or a former employee, when—
a: an employer has a share purchase agreement that applies for a class of their employees; and
b: the employee who is a member of the class receives a benefit described in section CE 2(2) or (4) (Value and timing of benefits under share purchase agreements) in relation to the agreement. What this section does not apply to
2: This section does not apply to a benefit arising under a share purchase scheme approved by the Commissioner on meeting the criteria set out in sections DC 13 and DC 14 (which relate to loans to employees under share purchase schemes). Withholding amounts of tax
3: The employer may choose, in relation to the share purchase agreement, to withhold and pay an amount of tax for the benefit. The employer makes the election by—
a: calculating the amount of tax that must be withheld and paying the amount to the Commissioner as described in section RD 4(1); and
b: including the amount of the benefit in their employer monthly schedule under section RD 22(1); and
c: making the disclosure referred to in paragraph (b) within the time required under section RD 6(3)(ab). amount, amount of tax, associated person, Commissioner, employee, employer, employer monthly schedule, employment income, extra pay, pay, share purchase agreement, share purchase scheme, tax
2: Subsection (1)—
a: applies for the 2017–18 and later income years:
b: for an employer who has a share purchase agreement that applies for a class of their employees and who has treated a benefit under section CE 2(2) or (4) as a PAYE income payment in the period from 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2017, is treated as if it applied for the employer from 1 April 2008.
58: Section RD 30 amended (Private use of motor vehicle: 24-hour period)
1: In section RD 30(6) ask apply to
2: In section RD 30 apply
59: Section RD 60 amended (Close company option)
1: In section RD 60(2) in writing or by telephone
2: In section RD 60 ask inform
60: Section RD 61 amended (Small business option)
1: In section RD 61(2) in writing or by telephone
2: In section RD 61 ask inform
61: Section RD 68 amended (Choosing to have amount treated as salary or wages)
1: In section RD 68(2) revoked in writing they notify their employer of its revocation
2: In section RD 68 notify
62: Section RM 5 amended (Overpayment on income statements)
1: In section RM 5(1) $200 $600
2: Subsection (1) applies for income statements issued on or after 1 April 2016.
63: Section RM 12 amended (Reduction in provisional tax liability)
1: In section RM 12(2) in writing
2: In section RM 12(3) in writing
3: In section RM 12 apply ask request
64: Section RM 21 amended (Refunds when loss balances used to reduce net income)
1: In section RM 21(4)(a) in writing
2: In section RM 21(4)(c) make an election to use the tax loss in writing notify the Commissioner of its election to use the tax loss
3: In section RM 21 apply notify
65: Section RP 17B amended (Tax pooling accounts and their use)
1: In section RP 17B(5) ask apply to
2: In section RP 17B(6) ask apply to
3: In section RP 17B(10) agree in writing notify the person
4: In section RP 17B apply ask notify
66: Section RP 19 amended (Transfers from tax pooling accounts)
1: In section RP 19(1) ask apply to
2: In section RP 19(2) ask apply to
3: In section RP 19(3)(c) a request an application
4: In section RP 19(3)(d) request application
5: In section RP 19 apply
67: Section RP 19B amended (Transfers for certain expected tax liabilities)
1: In section RP 19B(5)(b) request application
2: In section RP 19B apply request
68: Section RP 20 amended (Declining, amending, or reversing transfers)
1: In section RP 20(1) asks applies to the Commissioner
2: In section RP 20(2) request application
3: In section RP 20(2B) request application
4: In section RP 20(2B)(a) request application
5: In section RP 20(2B)(b) request application
6: In section RP 20 apply
69: Section RP 21 amended (Refunds from tax pooling accounts)
1: In section RP 21 ask apply to
2: In section RP 21 apply
70: Heading and sections RZ 7 to RZ 10 repealed
Repeal the heading above section RZ 7 sections RZ 7 to RZ 10
71: Section YA 1 amended (Definitions)
1: This section amends section YA 1
2: In the definition of ancillary tax
3: Insert, in appropriate alphabetical order: apply ask
4: Repeal the definition of authorised savings institution
5: In the definition of excluded ancillary tax
6: Repeal the definition of home ownership requirements
7: Repeal the definition of increase in savings
8: Insert, in appropriate alphabetical order: inform
9: Replace the definition of notify notify
a: means to give notice; and
b: for a mode of communication, has the meaning set out in section 14C or 14D of the Tax Administration Act 1994, as appropriate
10: Insert, in appropriate alphabetical order: request
11: Repeal the definition of special account
12: Repeal the definition of special home ownership account
13: Repeal the definition of withdrawal certificate
14: Repeal the definition of withdrawal income
15: Repeal the definition of withdrawal tax
72: New section YA 4 inserted (General rules for giving information or communicating matters)
After section YA 2
YA 4: General rules for giving information or communicating matters
General rules
1: Sections 14 to 14G of the Tax Administration Act 1994 apply for the purposes of this Act, unless the context requires otherwise, when a person gives information to, or communicates with, another person by—
a: asking or requesting:
b: informing:
c: applying:
d: notifying:
e: formally notifying. Overriding provisions
2: Section 14E of that Act sets out the ways in which specific provisions may override the general rules. Delivery
3: Sections 14F and 14G of that Act set out the options available for communicating by personal delivery, post, fax, or electronic means. apply, ask, inform, notify, request
73: New section YZ 4 (Saving of effect of certain terms defined in Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011
After section YZ 3
YZ 4: Saving of effect of certain terms defined in Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011
For the purposes of sections CZ 23 to CZ 25, CZ 29, DZ 20, EZ 23B, EZ 23BB, EZ 70 to EZ 74, FZ 7, and GZ 3 (which relate to the Canterbury earthquakes), the terms Canterbury earthquake greater Christchurch rebuilding recovery
74: Income Tax Act 2007: insertion of items in lists of defined terms
The words listed in column 1 of the schedule are inserted, in the appropriate alphabetical order, in the lists of defined terms of the sections of the Income Tax Act 2007
2: Amendments to Tax Administration Act 1994
75: Tax Administration Act 1994 amended
This Part amends the Tax Administration Act 1994 2016-06-02 Tax Administration Act 1994 2017-04-01 Tax Administration Act 1994 s2(4): section 114 comes into force on 1 April 2017.
76: Section 3 amended (Interpretation)
1: This section amends section 3(1)
2: Insert, in appropriate alphabetical order: accepted software package
3: Insert, in appropriate alphabetical order: apply ask
4: Repeal the definition of authorised savings institution
5: In the definition of Commissioner’s official opinion
a: in subparagraph (i), replace , given by the Commissioner, either orally or in writing, communicated by the Commissioner
b: in subparagraph (ii), replace , in writing notifying the taxpayer
6: Insert, in appropriate alphabetical order: inform
7: Replace the definition of notice notice
8: Insert, in appropriate alphabetical order: notify
a: means to give notice; and
b: for a mode of communication, has the meaning set out in section 14C or 14D, as appropriate request
9: Replace the definition of responsible department responsible department
a: in sections 81(4)(f) and (o), 82, and 85, means—
i: in relation to a benefit that is not a student allowance, the department for the time being responsible for the administration of the Social Security Act 1964:
ii: in relation to a student allowance, the department for the time being responsible for the administration of Part 25 of the Education Act 1989:
b: in sections 24F and 24IB
10: In the definition of special tax code certificate section 24F section 24F(1B)(b)
11: Insert, in appropriate alphabetical order: special tax code notification
12: In the definition of tax return , whether in electronic or written form and
13: Repeal the definition of withdrawal tax
77: Section 13 amended (Proof of signature of Commissioner)
1: In section 13(1) stamped or printed signature printed or electronic signature
2: In section 13(2) written, stamped, or printed signature written, printed, or electronic signature
78: New section 13B inserted (Use of electronic signatures for tax administration purposes)
After section 13
13B: Use of electronic signatures for tax administration purposes
1: Subject to meeting the criteria and requirements set out in the guidelines referred to in subsection (2) and the provisions of the Electronic Transactions Act 2002, a person may give information to the Commissioner under an electronic signature.
2: The Commissioner must publish guidelines that set out the criteria and technical requirements for—
a: the use of a valid electronic signature on documents provided to the Commissioner:
b: the nature of, and circumstances in which, the Commissioner accepts information under an electronic signature.
3: When the Commissioner receives a document bearing the electronic signature of a person, unless there are reasonable grounds to suppose otherwise,—
a: the document is treated as signed by the person; and
b: the person is treated as complying with both the guidelines referred to in subsection (2) and section 24 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2002.
79: Sections 14, 14B, and 14C replaced
Replace sections 14 14B 14C
14: Modes of communication: general provisions
1: Sections 14B to 14E apply for the purposes of this Act, the Income Tax Act 2007, and the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985, unless the context requires otherwise, to set out what is meant when a person ( person A person B
a: asking or requesting:
b: informing:
c: applying:
d: notifying:
e: formally notifying.
2: Sections 14F and 14G set out the requirements for giving information or communicating by personal delivery, post, fax, or electronic means.
3: Despite sections 6, 14B(2)(c) 14C(2)(a)
4: Despite subsection (1) sections 14C to 14G
14B: Asking, requesting, or informing
1: This section applies when a provision in this Act, the Income Tax Act 2007, or the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985 refers to or describes person A—
a: asking person B for something:
b: requesting something from person B:
c: informing person B about something.
2: Person A may communicate—
a: by telephone; or
b: orally in person in a manner acceptable to the Commissioner; or
c: by electronic means, if person A complies with the provisions of the Electronic Transactions Act 2002, for an item of information delivered in a way referred to in section 14F
d: in print and delivered in a way referred to in section 14F, whether the document is handwritten, typewritten, or otherwise visibly represented, and whether copied or reproduced on paper; or
e: in another manner permitted by the Commissioner.
3: However, communication under this section does not include communication on the internet or by other electronic means, if person B is not directly alerted to the communication in some manner.
4: Section 14E may apply to override the application of this section.
14C: Applying or notifying
1: This section applies when a provision in this Act, the Income Tax Act 2007, or the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985 refers to or describes person A—
a: applying to person B for something:
b: notifying person B about something.
2: Person A may communicate—
a: by electronic means, if person A complies with the provisions of the Electronic Transactions Act 2002, for an item of information delivered in a way referred to in section 14F
b: in print and delivered in a way referred to in section 14F, whether the document is handwritten, typewritten, or otherwise visibly represented, and whether copied or reproduced on paper; or
c: in another manner permitted by the Commissioner.
3: However, communication under this section does not include communication on the internet or by other electronic means, if person B is not directly alerted to the communication in some manner.
4: Section 14E may apply to override the application of this section.
14D: Formally notifying
1: If a provision in this Act, the Income Tax Act 2007, or the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985 refers to or describes person A formally notifying person B, person A may communicate only in print, delivered personally or by registered post, whether the document is typewritten, or otherwise visibly represented, and whether copied or reproduced on paper.
2: However, communication under this section does not include communication by email, the internet, or other electronic means.
3: Section 14E may apply to override the application of this section.
14E: Overriding provisions
1: A specific provision in this Act, the Income Tax Act 2007, or the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985 may apply to override the application of sections 14B to 14D by—
a: specifying the way in which a person gives information or communicates a matter:
b: prescribing the manner, form, or format for giving information or communicating a matter:
c: providing for the Commissioner to prescribe the manner, form, or format for giving information or communicating a matter.
2: Sections 14B to 14D subsection (1)
14F: Giving information by personal delivery, post, fax, or electronic means
1: This section applies when a provision in this Act, the Income Tax Act 2007, or the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985 requires person A to deliver information to person B.
2: When the Commissioner is person A, the Commissioner may communicate with person B—
a: if person B is not a corporate body,—
i: by personal delivery to person B; or
ii: by personal delivery to person B’s usual or last known place of residence; or
b: if person B is a corporate body, by personal delivery to person B’s office during working hours; or
c: by delivery to person B’s contact address as described in section 14G.
3: When the Commissioner is person B, person A may communicate with the Commissioner—
a: by electronic means if, in delivering the communication, person A complies with the Electronic Transactions Act 2002; or
b: by fax, to a fax number that has been provided by the Commissioner; or
c: by personal delivery during working hours to an office of the department that is available to accept communication of the information; or
d: by post—
i: to the street address of an office of the department; or
ii: to the post office box number of the department.
4: When the Commissioner is neither person A nor person B, person A may communicate with person B—
a: if person B is not a corporate body, by personal delivery to person B; or
b: if person B is a corporate body, by personal delivery to person B’s office during working hours; or
c: by delivery to person B’s contact address as described in section 14G.
5: For the purposes of subsection (2), the Commissioner may communicate with—
a: the person; or
b: a representative authorised to act on behalf of the person in relation to the relevant matter.
6: A communication by post is treated as having been given at the time the communication would have been delivered in the ordinary course of the post.
7: Section 11 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2002 applies to determine the time of receipt of an electronic communication.
8: For the purposes of this section and section 14G
14G: Contact addresses
For the purposes of section 14F(2) and (4), a person’s contact address may be 1 of the following:
a: for delivery by electronic means to a person who is not a corporate body,—
i: an email or other electronic address that they have provided:
ii: their last known email or other electronic address:
iii: an email or other electronic address of the person that is otherwise available, if there are reasonable grounds to suppose that the person will receive the communication:
b: for delivery by electronic means to a person who is a corporate body,—
i: an email or other electronic address of the corporate body provided by a person acting for or on behalf of the corporate body in relation to the relevant matter:
ii: the last known email or other electronic address of a person acting for or on behalf of the corporate body in relation to the relevant matter:
iii: an email or other electronic address of the corporate body that is otherwise available, if there are reasonable grounds to suppose that a person acting for or on behalf of the corporate body in relation to the relevant matter will receive the communication:
c: for delivery by post,—
i: the street address of their usual or last known place of residence; or
ii: the street address of any of their usual or last known places of business; or
iii: any other address of the person, if they have notified the Commissioner that they accept delivery at the address:
d: for delivery by fax, a fax number that has been provided or is otherwise available.
80: Section 15P amended (Role of Commissioner)
In section 15P(2)(c) ask apply
81: Section 17 amended (Information to be furnished on request of Commissioner)
1: In section 17(1) in writing any information any information in a manner acceptable to the Commissioner,
2: In section 17(1D) in writing
3: In section 17(5) written
82: Section 17A amended (Court orders for production of information or return)
1: In section 17A(2) written
2: In section 17A(14) written form a document
83: Section 20 amended (Privilege for confidential communications between legal practitioners and their clients)
In section 20(1)(a) , whether oral or written,
84: Section 20C amended (Treatment of document)
1: In section 20C(2)(b)(ii) informs notifies
2: Replace section 20C(3)(b)
b: the person notifies the Commissioner that the document is not eligible to be a tax advice document for the person:
3: Replace section 20C(3)(c)
c: the person notifies the Commissioner that they withdraw the claim that the document is a tax advice document for the person:
85: Section 20D amended (Claim that document is tax advice document)
In section 20D(5) written confirmation from notification by
86: Section 21 amended (Information requisitions in relation to offshore payments)
In section 21(4) informs notifies
87: Section 22 amended (Keeping of business and other records)
In section 22(8) in writing
88: Section 24B amended (PAYE tax codes)
1: Repeal section 24B(3)(h)
2: After section 24B(3)
3B: An employee has a no notification
a: an employee does not notify their employer of their tax code under subsection (3); and
b: the Commissioner has not provided the employer with a—
i: tax code notification; or
ii: tax code certificate; or
iii: special tax code notification; or
iv: special tax code certificate.
89: Section 24F amended (Special tax code certificates)
1: In section 24F Special tax codes
2: Before section 24F(1)
1A: An employee may apply to the Commissioner for a special tax code.
1AB: When applying for a special tax code, an employee must ask the Commissioner for the special tax code to apply to either—
a: their New Zealand superannuation income or veteran’s pension income; or
b: their other employment income from 1 or more employers.
3: In section 24F(1) The Commissioner may provide an employee with a special tax code certificate After an application is received under subsection (1A), the Commissioner may issue a special tax code for an employee
4: In section 24F(1) under section 24H(1)
5: After section 24F(1)
1B: When a special tax code is issued for an employee under subsection (1), the Commissioner must—
a: notify the responsible department under section 24IB subsection (1AB)(a)
b: give the employee a special tax code certificate that includes the information required under section 24F(2) and (3), if the employee asks under subsection (1AB)(b) for the special tax code to apply to their other employment income from 1 or more employers.
6: In section 24F(2)(a) certificate or notification
7: In section 24F(3) period referred to in the certificate, and set out in the certificate period referred to in the certificate or notification
8: Replace section 24F(4)
4: When an employee provides a special tax code certificate to their employer or the Commissioner provides a special tax code notification to the responsible department, the provisions of the certificate or notification override anything in this Act and the Income Tax Act 2007 other than—
a: the employee’s duties under sections RA 8, RA 10, and RD 4(2) of the Income Tax Act 2007; and
b: subsection (6) and sections 24G and 24H.
9: In section 24F(5) a tax code for a special tax code certificate a special tax code
10: Replace section 24F(6)
6: The Commissioner may cancel a special tax code at any time, and upon cancellation, the Commissioner must notify the cancellation to—
a: the employee, if the employee has been given a special tax code certificate under subsection (1B)(b); or
b: the employee and the responsible department, if a special tax code notification has been made under section 24IB.
7: If the circumstances in subsection (6)(a) apply, the employee must—
a: return the special tax code certificate to the Commissioner within 7 days; and
b: notify their employer under section 24H that their entitlement to use the special tax code has ended.
90: Section 24H amended (When entitlement to use tax code ends)
In section 24H(3) The employee If the circumstances in section 24F(6)(b) do not apply, the employee
91: Section 24I amended (PAYE tax code notification and certificate)
In section 24I(1) An employee If section 24IB does not apply, an employee
92: New section 24IB inserted (Special tax code notification)
After section 24I
24IB: Special tax code notification
1: This section applies when—
a: an employee asks under section 24F(1AB)(a) for a special tax code to apply to their New Zealand Superannuation income or veteran’s pension income; and
b: the Commissioner issues a special tax code for the employee under section 24F(1).
2: The Commissioner must provide as soon as practicable a special tax code notification that includes the information required under section 24F(2) and (3) to an officer, employee, or agent of the responsible department whom the chief executive of the department authorises to receive the information.
3: Subject to section 24F(4) payment
4: If the special tax code notification is provided to the responsible department after the next payment has been calculated, the department must use the notification in relation to a payment that follows the next payment.
93: Section 25 amended (RWT withholding certificates)
1: In section 25(3) request, by notice, the payer notify the payer that they are required
2: In section 25(3) the request the notice
3: In section 25(7) requested, by notice, by the recipient of the interest for such a certificate notified by the recipient of the interest that they require such a certificate
4: Replace section 25(10)
10: For the purposes of this section, an RWT withholding certificate is treated as provided to a recipient if it is delivered in a way described in section 14F(4) to—
a: the recipient; or
b: a person authorised to act on behalf of the recipient.
94: Section 26 amended (Records to be kept for RWT purposes)
In section 26(6) in writing
95: Section 27 amended (Provision of tax file numbers)
1: In section 27(1) shall, within 10 working days of receiving a request, by notice, from the payer, provide the payer with the recipient’s tax file number must, if notified by the payer, provide their tax file number to the payer within 10 working days of receiving the notice
2: In section 27(2) shall, within 10 working days of receiving a request, by notice, from the exempt person, provide the exempt person with the non-exempt person’s tax file number must, if notified by the exempt person, provide their tax file number to the exempt person within 10 working days of receiving the notice
96: Section 28 amended (Recipient of resident passive income to provide tax file number when RWT not withheld)
1: In section 28 from
2: In section 28 request by
97: Section 28B amended (Notification of investors’ tax rates)
In section 28B provide their tax file number to the PIE notify the PIE of their tax file number
98: Section 29 amended (Shareholder dividend statement to be provided by company)
Replace section 29(2)
2: For the purposes of this section, a shareholder dividend statement is treated as given to a shareholder if it is delivered in a way described in section 14F(4) to—
a: the shareholder; or
b: a person authorised to act on behalf of the shareholder.
99: Section 31 amended (Maori authority to give notice of amounts distributed)
Replace section 31(2)
2: For the purposes of this section, a notice is treated as given to a member if it is delivered in a way described in section 14F(4) to—
a: the member; or
b: a person authorised to act on behalf of the member.
100: Section 32 amended (Records of specified charitable, benevolent, philanthropic, or cultural bodies)
Replace section 32(2)
2: Despite subsection (1), on application by a gift-exempt body, the Commissioner may notify the body that they are authorised to keep the records in a language other than English.
101: Section 32A amended (Records to be provided by employer who contributes to superannuation fund)
1: In section 32A(1) Upon the request On application
2: Repeal section 32A(2)
3: Replace section 32A(3)
3: A person who receives an application under subsection (1) must provide the information, to the extent it is held or can be accessed, no later than 20 working days after the date on which the application is made.
102: Section 32D amended (Disclosure requirements for purpose of continuity provisions and public unit trusts)
1: Replace section 32D(1)
1: On application by a trustee of a public unit trust, the unit holder must provide the trustee with a statement notifying them of persons associated with the unit holder.
2: Repeal section 32D(2)
3: In section 32D(3) a request an application
4: In section 32D(3) the request the application
103: Section 32E amended (Applications for RWT exemption certificates)
In section 32E(3) in writing
104: Section 32I amended (Providing RWT exemption certificate to person who does not meet requirements)
In section 32I(2) in writing
105: Section 32M amended (Persons with approved issuer status)
In section 32M(3)(b) asks applies
106: Section 33AA amended (Exceptions to requirement for return of income)
1: In section 33AA(1)(b) certificate
2: Subsection (1) applies for the 2016–17 and later income years.
107: Section 33A amended (Annual returns of income not required)
In section 33A(1)(c) certificate
108: Section 34B amended (Commissioner to list tax agents)
1: In section 34B(6) informing advising
2: In section 34B(10) informs advises
109: Section 38 amended (Returns to annual balance date)
In section 38(3) prior approval in writing prior notified approval
110: Section 40 amended (General requirements for returns)
1: In section 40(1)
a: replace return tax return
b: delete in writing
2: Replace section 40(2)
2: When a person furnishes a tax return by electronic means under sections 14B(2)(c) and 14C(2)(a)
a: the return must be filed in the prescribed electronic format; and
b: for the purposes of subsection (1)(a), the return may be filed under an electronic signature if the requirements of section 13B are met.
3: In section 40(3), replace return tax return
111: Section 41B amended (Return by person applying for tax credit on redundancy payment)
1: In section 41B(2)(b) written
2: In section 41B(4) , by notice, inform notify
112: Section 43A amended (Non-active companies may be excused from filing returns)
1: In section 43A(1)(b)(i) inform notify
2: In section 43A(6)(a) inform notify
113: Section 44D amended (Natural product dealer certificate)
In section 44D(1) in writing for the certificate
114: Section 46 amended (Employers to make returns as to employees)
1: After section 46(6)
6B: For the purposes of subsection (1), other emoluments—
a: includes a benefit that an employee receives under section CE 2(2) or (4) of the Income Tax Act 2007 in relation to which the employer has not made an election under section RD 7B
b: does not include—
i: a benefit under a share purchase agreement received by a former employee:
ii: a benefit arising under a share purchase scheme approved by the Commissioner on meeting the criteria set out in sections DC 13 and DC 14 of that Act.
2: Subsection (1)
115: Section 46A amended (Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Corporation to provide information as to recipients of weekly compensation)
In section 46A(2) shall on request, on notice, of the Commissioner must, when notified by the Commissioner
116: Section 56 repealed (Returns of special accounts)
Repeal section 56
117: Section 58 amended (Returns of specified charitable, benevolent, philanthropic, or cultural bodies)
In section 58 shall furnish, on request, by notice, of the Commissioner, must, when notified by the Commissioner, furnish
118: Section 63 amended (Commissioner to be notified of bonus issue)
In section 63 deliver in writing to the Commissioner notify the Commissioner by providing
119: Section 80F amended (Taxpayer obligations and assessment on receipt of income statement)
1: In section 80F(1) inform notify
2: In section 80F(2) inform notify
3: In section 80F(4) inform notify
120: Section 80G amended (Income statement deemed return)
In section 80G(1)(b) inform notify
121: Section 80H amended (Income statement deemed assessment)
1: In section 80H(3)(c) 30th 15th
2: In section 80H(3)(d) requests a refund of tax confirms that the income statement is correct
3: Subsection (1) applies for income statements issued on or after 1 April 2016.
122: Section 81 amended (Officers to maintain secrecy)
1: After section 81(1B)
1BB: An Inland Revenue officer does not breach subsection (1) in relation to a communication of a matter by an Inland Revenue officer who—
a: makes the communication to a person (the recipient
b: makes the communication at a place, and in conditions relating to the secrecy of information, in which the Commissioner expects Inland Revenue officers to perform their duties; and
c: does not intend, and takes the care that is reasonable in the place and conditions to prevent, the receipt of the communication by the recipient.
2: After section 81(4)(eb)
ec: communicating to a person who is an officer or employee of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, WorkSafe New Zealand, or an agency designated under section 28B of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, information that—
i: the person is authorised by the Ministry, WorkSafe New Zealand, or agency, as applicable, to receive under workplace legislation; and
ii: the Commissioner considers is not undesirable to disclose and is reasonably necessary to enable the person to carry out a function, duty, or power conferred on the person under or in relation to workplace legislation:
3: Replace section 81(4)(j)
j: communicating to a person information requested by the person if—
i: the information is statistical or other general information that is in the public interest to communicate; and
ii: the information does not reveal the identity of a taxpayer; and
iii: the Commissioner considers that it is reasonable to communicate the information with regard to the considerations described in subsection (1B)(b)(i) to (v):
4: In section 81(4)(l) writing or in such other a
5: After section 81(4)(lc)
ld: communicating information relating to a person (the software client
i: to a person, or an employee or agent of a person, who maintains the accepted software package for the software client; and
ii: as a consequence of communicating the information to the software client using the accepted software package:
6: After section 81(4)(n)
nb: communicating, to a person (the officer
i: the officer is authorised by the public sector agency to receive the information; and
ii: the information relates to a record of the voice of a person (the client
iii: the information is obtained, held, and communicated by the Commissioner for a purpose relating to verifying the identity of the client; and
iv: the public sector agency is authorised by the client to receive the information; and
v: the Minister of Revenue has been notified by the Commissioner that such information will be communicated to the public sector agency:
7: After section 81(8)(b)
c: workplace legislation
i: Electricity Act 1992:
ii: Employment Relations Act 2000:
iii: Equal Pay Act 1972:
iv: Gas Act 1992:
v: Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996:
vi: Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992:
vii: Health and Safety at Work Act 2015:
viii: Holidays Act 2003:
ix: Machinery Act 1950:
x: Minimum Wage Act 1983:
xi: Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987:
xii: Volunteers Employment Protection Act 1973:
xiii: Wages Protection Act 1983:
xiv: WorkSafe New Zealand Act 2013:
xv: an Act under or in relation to which a labour inspector or an employee of WorkSafe New Zealand or a designated agency exercise their functions:
xvi: any regulations made under the Acts listed in subparagraphs (i) to (xv)
123: Section 82A amended (Disclosure of information to prevent cessation of benefit payments)
In section 82A(3) , orally or in writing,
124: Section 83 amended (Disclosure of information for purposes of entitlement card)
In section 83(2) request, by notice, from application by
125: Section 85C amended (Use and supply of information supplied for purposes of section 85B)
In section 85C(b) written notified
126: Section 85E amended (Disclosure of information for assessment of levies)
In section 85E(2) request, by notice, from application by
127: Section 87 amended (Further secrecy requirements)
After section 87(5)(a)
ab: being a person, other than an Inland Revenue officer, who is employed by, or provides services to, a government agency and is required by the agency to perform their duties in a place, and with facilities, shared with Inland Revenue officers who are expected by the Commissioner to perform their duties in the place and with the facilities; or
128: Section 89 amended (Commissioner to inform Minister where funds of gift-exempt body applied for non-charitable purpose, etc)
1: In the heading to section 89 inform notify
2: In section 89 inform notify
129: Section 89F amended (Content of notice of proposed adjustment)
1: In section 89F(2)(b) inform advise
2: In section 89F(3)(b) inform advise
130: Section 89H amended (Deemed acceptance)
1: In section 89H(3)(a) reject in writing notify the Commissioner that they reject
2: Replace section 89H(3)(b)
b: the disputant notifies the Commissioner that they accept all or a part of the Commissioner’s notice,—
131: Section 89I amended (Circumstances where disputant may not challenge adjustment)
Replace section 89I(1)(a)
a: notifies the Commissioner that they accept the adjustment; or
132: Section 89M amended (Disclosure notices)
1: In section 89M(4) inform advise
2: In section 89M(6) inform advise
133: Section 89N amended (Completing the disputes process)
1: In section 89N(1)(c)(viii) agree in writing that agree, recording their agreement in a document, that
2: In section 89N(1)(c)(ix) agree in writing to agree, recording their agreement in a document, to
134: Section 89O amended (Test cases)
In section 89O(2) agree in writing to agree, recording their agreement in a document, to
135: Section 90AC amended (Determinations relating to financial arrangements)
1: In section 90AC(6)(b) section. section:
2: After section 90AC(6)(b)
c: correct a typographical or minor error without cancelling the determination and making a new determination, provided that the correction does not change the meaning of the determination.
136: Section 90AE amended (Four-year period in which determination not required to be applied)
In section 90AE 90AC(6) 90AC(6)(a) or (b)
137: Section 91AAG amended (Determination on special rates and provisional rates)
In section 91AAG(1) , in writing,
138: Section 91AAL amended (Determination on maximum pooling value)
In section 91AAL(1) , in writing,
139: Section 91AAN amended (Determinations on rates for diminishing value of environmental expenditure)
1: In section 91AAN(1) request the Commissioner in writing apply to the Commissioner
2: In section 91AAN(8) requested applied for
140: Section 91AAQ amended (Determination on insurer as non-attributing active CFC)
In section 91AAQ(1) in writing
141: Section 91DD amended (Extension of a public ruling)
In section 91DD(1) the Gazette a publication chosen by the Commissioner
142: Section 91E amended (Commissioner to make private rulings on request)
1: In the heading to section 91E request application
2: Replace section 91E(4)(ga)
ga: a notice of proposed adjustment has been issued, and the proposed ruling would apply to the same—
i: person; and
ii: arrangement; and
iii: tax type or separately identifiable issue; or
143: Section 91EB amended (Application of a private ruling)
Replace section 91EB(2)(c)
c: the private ruling states an assumption that the Commissioner made about a future event or other matter, and the assumption subsequently proves to be materially incorrect; or
144: Section 91EC amended (Applying for a private ruling)
In section 91EC(4) in writing
145: Section 91EE amended (Commissioner may request further information)
In section 91EE , by notice,
146: Section 91EG amended (Right to consultation)
In section 91EG requested applied for
147: Section 91EH amended (Content and notification of a private ruling)
Replace section 91EH(1)(e)
e: assumptions that the Commissioner has made about future events or other matters that are material to the ruling; and
148: Section 91EI amended (Withdrawal of a private ruling)
In section 91EI(1) in writing
149: Section 91FB amended (Application of a product ruling)
Replace section 91FB(2)(c)
c: the product ruling states an assumption that the Commissioner made about a future event or other matter, and the assumption subsequently proves to be materially incorrect; or
150: Section 91FE amended (Commissioner may request further information)
In section 91FE , by notice,
151: Section 91FG amended (Right to consultation)
In section 91FG requested applied for
152: Section 91FH amended (Content and notification of a product ruling)
1: Replace section 91FH(1)(f)
f: assumptions that the Commissioner has made about future events or other matters that are material to the application of the ruling; and
2: In section 91FH(3) Unless earlier publication is requested by the applicant in writing Unless the applicant applies for earlier publication
3: In section 91FH(4) If earlier publication is requested by the applicant If the applicant applies for earlier publication
153: Section 91GB amended (Commissioner to make status rulings on request)
In the heading to section 91GB request application
154: Section 91GD amended (Commissioner may request further information)
In section 91GD , by notice,
155: Section 91GE amended (Right to consultation)
In section 91GE requested applied for
156: Section 91GG amended (Notification of status ruling)
1: In section 91GG(2)(a) the Gazette a publication chosen by the Commissioner
2: In section 91GG(3) requested applied for
157: Section 95 repealed (Assessment of withdrawal tax)
Repeal section 95
158: Section 106 amended (Assessment where default made in furnishing returns)
1: In section 106(1C) inform notify
2: In section 106(1C) provides provide
159: Section 108B amended (Extension of time bars)
1: Replace section 108B(1)(a)
a: for not more than 12 months from the time at which the time bar would otherwise apply if—
i: the taxpayer and the Commissioner agree to the waiver; and
ii: their agreement is recorded in a document; and
2: In section 108B(1)(b) written
160: Section 120KE amended (Provisional tax and rules on use of money interest)
In section 120KE(6)(a)(i) notify inform
161: Section 124A amended (Application of Part 8)
In section 124A(2) with the written agreement of a taxpayer after being notified that the taxpayer agrees
162: Section 126 amended (Procedure for objections to assessments)
In section 126(1) or posting
163: Section 130 amended (Objections to allowance determinations)
1: In section 130(1) or posting
2: In section 130(2) or posting
164: Section 136 amended (When objection may be referred directly to High Court)
1: In section 136(6) inform advise
2: In section 136(12) written
3: In section 136(14) agreed to in writing by or on behalf of the objector and the Commissioner agreed to by or on behalf of the objector and the Commissioner, with the agreement recorded in a document
165: Section 137 amended (Test case procedure)
1: In section 137(1)(a) requesting seeking
2: Replace section 137(11)
11: The Commissioner may serve a notice under subsections (3) and (7) by formally notifying either the objector or a solicitor who is authorised to accept service on their behalf at the contact address referred to in section 14G(c) or by effective delivery to an address supplied by the objector.
166: Section 138B amended (When disputant entitled to challenge assessment)
1: In section 138B(2)(a) written
2: In section 138B(3)(a) written
3: In section 138B(4)(a) in writing
167: Section 138R amended (Stay of proceedings for similar cases)
Replace section 138R(8)
8: The Commissioner may give notices required by this section by formally notifying either the disputant or a solicitor who is authorised to accept service on their behalf at the contact address referred to in section 14G(c) or by effective delivery to an address supplied by the disputant.
168: Section 139BA amended (Imposition of late payment penalties when financial relief sought)
1: In section 139BA(1) contacts the Commissioner seeking asks for
2: In section 139BA(2) contacts the Commissioner seeking asks for
169: Section 141JA amended (Application of Part 9 to non-filing taxpayers)
In section 141JA(b) informs notifies
170: Section 141L amended (Duty of Commissioner to report on application of penalties)
In section 141L(1) report in writing to the Minister notify the Minister by providing a report
171: Section 150D amended (Evidence in proceedings for failure to furnish returns or information)
In section 150D written
172: Section 157 amended (Deduction of tax from payments due to defaulters)
1: In section 157(4) shall be so revoked at the request, by notice, of the taxpayer must be revoked by the Commissioner on application for revocation by the taxpayer
2: Replace section 157(5)
5: The Commissioner must provide a copy of a notice given to a person under subsection (1) or (4) to the affected taxpayer, and the copy must be provided at the time the notice is given.
5B: Despite subsection (5), for a notice relating to an amount of wages or salary described in subsection (3), the Commissioner may dispense with the requirement to send a copy of the notice to the affected taxpayer if, after making reasonable inquiries, the Commissioner has, or can find, no valid address for the affected taxpayer.
3: In section 157(10) amount payable
173: Section 159 amended (Procedure in District Court where defendant absent from New Zealand)
In section 159 be effected by posting a duplicate or sealed copy of the notice of claim in a letter addressed to the defendant at the defendant’s present or last known place of abode or business, whether in New Zealand or elsewhere be effected by delivery of a duplicate or sealed copy of the notice of claim to the defendant in a way described in section 14F(2)
174: Section 177 amended (Taxpayer may apply for financial relief)
1: In the heading to section 177 apply for request
2: In section 177(1) applies for requests
3: In section 177(1)(b) by telephone or in writing
4: In section 177(1B) application request
5: In section 177(2) apply for request
175: Section 177A amended (How to apply serious hardship provisions)
In section 177A(2) application request
176: Section 183CA amended (Cancellation of interest charged on unpaid provisional tax)
Repeal section 183CA(2)
177: Section 183CB amended (Cancellation of interest charged on payments under PAYE rules or provisional tax rules arising from work in Canterbury earthquake recovery programme)
After section 183CB(3)
4: For the purposes of subsection (1), the term Canterbury earthquake
178: Section 183H amended (Remission on application)
1: In section 183H(a) make a written request apply
2: In section 183H(a) requested
3: In section 183H(b) request application
179: Section 184 amended (Refund of tax paid on income subsequently exempted by Order in Council)
In section 184 written
180: Section 226B amended (Business group amnesties)
In section 226B(11) report in writing to the Minister notify the Minister by providing a report
3: Amendments to other enactments
Amendments to Goods and Services Tax Act 1985
181: Goods and Services Tax Act 1985 amended
Sections 183 to 207 Goods and Services Tax Act 1985 2016-06-02 Goods and Services Tax Act 1985
182: Section 2 amended (Interpretation)
In section 2(1) apply ask inform notice notify
a: means to give notice; and
b: for a mode of communication, has the meaning set out in section 14C or 14D of the Tax Administration Act 1994, as appropriate request
183: Section 5 amended (Meaning of term supply)
1: In section 5(2)(a) furnished, to the second person, a statement in writing notified the second person
2: In section 5(2)(b) been unable to obtain the written statement referred to in not been notified as described in
184: Section 8 amended (Imposition of goods and services tax on supply)
In section 8(2E) in writing
185: Section 11 amended (Zero-rating of goods)
1: Replace section 11(1)(m)(i)
i: the supplier and the recipient agree that the supply is the supply of a going concern, and their agreement is recorded in a document; and
2: In section 11(3B) in writing , and records the undertaking in a document,
3: In section 11(5) in writing
4: In section 11(8) written
186: Section 14 amended (Exempt supplies)
In section 14(2) in writing recording their agreement in a document
187: Section 19 amended (Accounting basis)
1: In section 19(2) in writing
2: In section 19(3) in writing
188: Section 19A amended (Requirements for accounting on payments basis)
In section 19A(2)(b) if the registered person so requests in writing on application by the registered person
189: Section 25 amended (Credit and debit notes)
In section 25(4) or has written or other notice or has been notified,
190: Section 43 amended (Deduction of tax from payment due to defaulters)
1: In section 43(2) in writing
2: In section 43(4) shall be so revoked at the request of the registered person must be revoked by the Commissioner on application for revocation by the registered person
3: Replace section 43(5)
5: The Commissioner must provide a copy of a notice that is given in relation to any unpaid tax to a person under subsection (2) or (4) to the registered person, and the copy must be provided at the time the notice is given.
5B: Despite subsection (5), for a notice relating to an amount of wages or salary described in subsection (3), the Commissioner may dispense with the requirement to send a copy of the notice to the registered person if, after making reasonable inquiries, the Commissioner has, or can find, no valid address for the registered person.
4: In section 43(6) a statement in writing notification
191: Section 51 amended (Persons making supplies in course of taxable activity to be registered)
In section 51(5) in writing
192: Section 51B amended (Persons treated as registered)
Replace section 51B(1)(b)(ii)
ii: the person whose goods are sold, if the person provides a notice under section 5(2)(a) to the person selling the goods and the Commissioner considers that the notice is incorrect:
193: Section 52 amended (Cancellation of registration)
1: In section 52(2) by notice in writing or by telephone
2: In section 52(3) by notice in writing or by telephone
194: Section 53 amended (Registered person to notify change of status)
1: In section 53(1) in writing
2: In section 53(2) in writing
195: Section 55 amended (Group of companies)
In section 55(5) in writing
196: Section 56 amended (Branches and divisions)
1: In section 56(1) in writing
2: In section 56(3) in writing
197: Section 57 amended (Unincorporated bodies)
In section 57(3B) receives written notice is notified
198: Section 58 amended (Personal representative, liquidator, receiver, etc)
In section 58(3) inform the Commissioner in writing notify the Commissioner
199: Section 60 amended (Agents and auctioneers)
In section 60(1B) in writing , and record their agreement in a document
200: Section 60B amended (Nominated recipients of supplies)
In section 60B(4) agree in writing that agree, recording their agreement in a document, that
201: Section 75 amended (Keeping of records)
1: In section 75(4)(a) in writing
2: In section 75(5) in writing
3: In section 75(6) in writing
202: New section 75B inserted (General rules for giving information or communicating matters)
After section 75
75B: General rules for giving information or communicating matters
1: Sections 14 to 14G of the Tax Administration Act 1994 apply for the purposes of this Act, unless the context requires otherwise, when a person gives information to, or communicates with, another person by—
a: asking or requesting:
b: informing:
c: applying:
d: notifying:
e: formally notifying.
2: Section 14E of that Act describes the ways in which specific provisions may override the general rules.
3: Sections 14F and 14G of that Act set out the options available for communicating by personal delivery, post, fax, or electronic means.
203: Section 78A amended (Returns to be furnished in 2 parts for taxable period in which change in rate of tax occurs)
In section 78A(5) written
204: Section 78BA amended (Adjustments to tax payable in relation to credit and debit notes following change in rate of tax)
In section 78BA(2)(c)(ii) written or other
205: Section 78E amended (Alteration of agreed price in relation to supply mistakenly believed to be of a going concern)
In section 78E(a) have agreed in writing that agreed, having recorded their agreement in a document, that
206: Section 78F amended (Liability in relation to supplies of land)
1: In section 78F(2) provide a statement in writing to notify
2: In section 78F(4) statement notice
3: In section 78F(6) provides a statement in writing to notifies
207: Section 86 amended (Alternative method of accounting for transitional supplies)
In section 86(1) in writing Amendments to KiwiSaver Act 2006
208: KiwiSaver Act 2006 amended
Sections 209 to 218 KiwiSaver Act 2006 2016-06-02 KiwiSaver Act 2006 2017-04-01 KiwiSaver Act 2006 S2(4): section 209 comes into force on 1 April 2017.
209: Section 4 amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 4(1) salary or wages
vi: the amount of a benefit that an employee receives under section CE 2(2) or (4) of the Income Tax Act 2007 under a share purchase agreement when the amount is treated as an amount of extra pay of the employee:
2: Subsection (1)—
a: applies for the 2017–18 and later income years:
b: for an employer who has a share purchase agreement that applies for a class of their employees and who has treated a benefit under section CE 2(2) or (4)
210: Section 10 replaced (Who automatic enrolment rules apply to)
Replace section 10
10: Who automatic enrolment rules apply to
The automatic rules apply to an employee who—
a: starts new employment with an employer that is not an exempt employer; and
b: is not a secondee; and
c: when they start the new employment, is aged—
i: 18 years or more; and
ii: less than the New Zealand superannuation qualification age.
211: Section 18 amended (Extension of opt-out period)
In section 18(1)(b)(v) section 59A(b) section 59A(b)(i)
212: Section 59A amended (When this subpart applies)
Replace section 59A(a) to (c)
a: this Act has been applied to a person who does not meet the requirements of section 6:
b: the automatic enrolment rules have been applied to a person who, at the time, does not meet the requirements of—
i: 1 or more of section 10(a), (b), and (c)(ii)
ii: section 10(c)(i)
c: the rule in section 33 allowing opt-in has been applied to a person who, at the time, does not meet the requirements of section 33(a):
d: the rule in section 34 allowing opt-in has been applied to a person who, at the time, does not meet the requirements of section 10(c)(i)
213: Section 59B amended (Initial back-dated validation)
1: In section 59B(2) or the requirement of section 33(a) the age requirement for the application of the opt-in rule in section 34, or the requirement of section 33(a)
2: In section 59B(2)(b) ending on the earlier of for a person referred to in section 59A(a), (b)(i), (c), and (d)
3: In section 59B(2)(b)(iii) for the person to the Commissioner for the person to the Commissioner; and
4: After section 59B(2)(b)(iii)
c: for a person referred to in section 59A(b)(ii)
i: the day the person reaches 19 years of age; and
ii: the day the provider pays the amount of the member’s accumulation less the amount that was transferred from an Australian complying superannuation scheme for the person to the Commissioner.
214: Section 59C amended (Confirmed back-dated validation)
1: In section 59C(1)(b) 59A(b) 59A(b)(i)
2: Replace section 59C(2)
2: The person is treated as a person—
a: in relation to whom no mistake described in section 59A(a) and (b)(i)
b: who, at the time, met the requirements of section 6 or the requirements of the automatic enrolment rules described in section 59A(b)(i)
215: New section 59CB inserted (Confirmed back-dated validation for those under 18 years at time of enrolment or opt-in)
After section 59C
59CB: Confirmed back-dated validation for those under 18 years at time of enrolment or opt-in
1: This section applies when—
a: the automatic enrolment rules were applied to a person because of the mistake described in section 59A(b)(ii):
b: the opt-in rule in section 34 was applied to a person because of the mistake described in section 59A(d).
2: This section does not apply to—
a: a person aged 16 years or under if all guardians of the person have contracted directly with a provider in the person’s name:
b: a person aged 16 years or over but less than 18 years if the person and a guardian of the person have contracted directly with a provider:
c: a person aged 18 years who—
i: has contracted directly with a provider:
ii: has opted in under section 34:
iii: has chosen an investment product in a default KiwiSaver scheme or transferred their funds under section 55 to another scheme.
3: The person may,—
a: if they are aged 15 years or under, opt out with consent from a guardian:
b: if they are aged 16 years or over but less than 19 years, opt out.
4: The person opts out under subsection (3)
5: If the person opts out under subsection (3), the Commissioner must notify the provider and the person’s employer.
6: The person’s employer must stop making deductions from the person’s salary or wages, with effect on the next payment of salary or wages that the employer calculates after the date on which the employer receives the notice referred to in subsection (5)
7: The employer may refund any deduction to the person, rather than pay it to the Commissioner.
8: If the person does not opt out under subsection (3) before the day on which they reach the age of 19 years, the person is treated as a person—
a: in relation to whom no mistake described in section 59A(b)(ii) or 59A(d) was made; and
b: who, at the time, met the requirements of the automatic enrolment rules or the age requirement for the application of the opt-in rule in section 34.
9: If the person does not opt out under subsection (3)
216: Section 59D amended (What happens when initial back-dated validation ends, with no confirmed back-dated validation?)
1: In section 59D No confirmed backdated validation
2: Replace section 59D(1)
1: This section applies when—
a: in relation to a person described in section 59C(1)(a) or (b)(i), confirmed backdated validation under section 59C does not occur in the period of initial back-dated validation under section 59B:
b: in relation to a person described in section 59CB(1) section 59CB(3)
217: Section 217 amended (Giving of notices by and to Commissioner)
Replace section 217(1) and (2) Sections 14 to 14G of the Tax Administration Act 1994 apply when this Act requires either the Commissioner to give a notice to a person, or a person to give a notice to the Commissioner.
218: Section 220B replaced (Information sharing)
Replace section 220B
220B: Information sharing
1: The Commissioner and a provider may, for the purposes of administering this Act or a scheme, communicate to each other by electronic means—
a: a person’s name, date of birth, and tax file number:
b: a person’s contact information including their address and phone number:
c: information relating to a person’s transfer from a KiwiSaver scheme or complying superannuation fund (an old scheme new scheme
i: the information mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b):
ii: the effective date of the transfer:
iii: details of the new scheme or old scheme such as the scheme’s registered name and number, address, and tax file number:
iv: the date on which the person first became a member of a KiwiSaver scheme, if the old scheme is a KiwiSaver scheme:
v: information about claims made under section 68C of the Tax Administration Act 1994 for the person.
2: Nothing in subsection (1) removes an obligation imposed on a provider under this Act to communicate information. Amendments to Child Support Act 1991
219: Child Support Act 1991 amended
Sections 220 to 222 Child Support Act 1991 2016-06-02 Child Support Act 1991
220: Section 9 amended (Social security beneficiaries must apply for formula assessment)
1: In section 9(2) the child unless subsection (5B) applies
2: Replace section 9(3)
3: A social security beneficiary who is required under subsection (2) to apply for a formula assessment of child support in relation to a parent of the child, must make the application—
a: at the same time as an application for social security benefit is made:
b: at a time other than when an application for social security benefit is made, when notified by the Commissioner that an application for a formula assessment is required in relation to the qualifying child.
3: After section 9(5)
5B: A social security beneficiary is not required to apply for a formula assessment in relation to a parent of the child if the chief executive of the department for the time being responsible for the administration of the Social Security Act 1964 is satisfied that—
a: there is insufficient evidence available to establish who in law that parent is:
b: if the beneficiary made an application for a formula assessment of child support or took steps to make an application for a formula assessment of child support in relation to that parent, there would be a risk of violence—
i: to the beneficiary:
ii: if the beneficiary is a sole parent, to any of the beneficiary’s children:
iii: if the beneficiary is in receipt of an unsupported child’s benefit, to the beneficiary’s partner, the beneficiary’s children, the qualifying child, a parent of the qualifying child, or a sibling of the qualifying child:
c: that parent died before the application for social security benefit was made:
d: the child was conceived as a result of incest or sexual violation:
e: the beneficiary cannot make an application for a formula assessment of child support in relation to that parent because of a compelling circumstance, other than a circumstance mentioned elsewhere in this subsection.
4: Replace section 9(6)
6: Unless subsection (6B) applies, a social security beneficiary who does not comply with their obligations under this section, and who is described in section 70A(1)(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act 1964, is liable to have their rate of benefit reduced under that section.
6B: A social security beneficiary who does not apply for a formula assessment of child support in relation to a parent of a qualifying child when required by this section, and who is described in section 70A(1)(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act 1964, is not liable to have their rate of benefit reduced under that section if the chief executive of the department for the time being responsible for the administration of that Act is satisfied that the beneficiary is taking active steps to identify who in law that parent is.
5: In section 9(7) beneficiary who is described in section 70A(1)(a) and (b) of that Act
6: After section 9(7)
8: In this section,— sole parent violence
221: Section 122 amended (Social security beneficiary to be compellable witness against liable parent)
Replace section 122(2)
2: A person who fails to comply with this section, and who is described in section 70A(1)(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act 1964, is liable to have their rate of benefit reduced under that section.
222: Section 156 amended (Copy of deduction notice to be given to liable person)
After section 156(2)
3: Despite subsection (1), for a notice relating to an amount of wages or salary of the liable person, the Commissioner may dispense with the requirement to send a copy of the notice to the liable person if, after making reasonable inquiries, the Commissioner has, or can find, no valid address for the liable person. Amendments to Student Loan Scheme Act 2011
223: Student Loan Scheme Act 2011 amended
Sections 224 225 Student Loan Scheme Act 2011 2016-06-02 Student Loan Scheme Act 2011
224: Section 50 amended (Procedures for issue of additional deduction rate notice)
After section 50(2)
2B: Despite subsection (1)(b), the Commissioner may dispense with the requirement to send the information described in subsection (1)(b)(i) to (iii) to the borrower if the Commissioner, after making reasonable inquiries, has, or can find, no valid address for the borrower.
225: Section 214 amended (Notice requirements of Tax Administration Act 1994 do not apply)
In section 214 sections 14 and 14B sections 14 to 14G Amendment to Gaming Duties Act 1971
226: Section 12L of Gaming Duties Act 1971 amended (Deduction of duty from payments due to defaulters)
After section 12L(4)
4B: Despite subsection (2), for a notice relating to an amount of wages or salary described in subsection (4), the Commissioner may dispense with the requirement to send a copy of the notice to the defaulter if, after making reasonable inquiries, the Commissioner has, or can find, no valid address for the defaulter. 2016-06-02 Gaming Duties Act 1971 Amendment to Accident Compensation Act 2001
227: Accident Compensation Act 2001 amended
Sections 228 229 Accident Compensation Act 2001 2017-04-01 Accident Compensation Act 2001 s2(4). sections 228 and 229 come into force on 1 April 2017. Section 227 comes into force on 2 June 2016 but has no effect on its own so has not been amends-noted.
228: Section 11 amended (Earnings as an employee: what it does not include)
1: After section 11(1)(c)
cb: any benefit arising from a share purchase agreement under section CE 2(2) or (4) of the Income Tax Act 2007 when the employer makes an election under section RD 7B
2: Subsection (1)—
a: applies for the 2017–18 and later income years:
b: for an employer who has a share purchase agreement that applies for a class of their employees and who has treated a benefit under section CE 2(2) or (4)
229: Section 15 amended (Earnings as a shareholder-employee)
1: After section 15(6)
7: For the purposes of this section, earnings as a shareholder-employee section RD 7B
2: Subsection (1)—
a: applies for the 2017–18 and later income years:
b: for an employer who has a share purchase agreement that applies for a class of their employees and who has treated a benefit under section CE 2(2) or (4)


Human Rights Amendment Act 2016

1: Title
This Act is the Human Rights Amendment Act 2016.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act amended
This Act amends the Human Rights Act 1993 2016-06-15 Human Rights Act 1993
1: Amendments to Human Rights Act 1993
4: New section 2A inserted (Transitional, savings, and related provisions)
After section 2
2A: Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1AA
5: Interpretation
1: The definition of Chief Commissioner section 2(1) under section 8(1)(a)
2: The definitions of Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Race Relations Commissioner section 2(1)
6: Functions of Commission
1: Section 5(1)(b) society. society; and
2: Section 5(1)
c: to promote racial equality and cultural diversity; and
d: to promote equal employment opportunities (including pay equity); and
e: to promote and protect the full and equal enjoyment of human rights by persons with disabilities.
3: Section 5(2)
c: to make public statements in relation to any matter that may affect or infringe human rights (whether or not those human rights are affirmed in New Zealand domestic human rights law or international human rights law), including statements commenting on the position of the Government in relation to that matter:
ca: to make public statements promoting an understanding of, and compliance with, this Act or the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (for example, statements promoting understanding of measures to ensure equality, of indirect discrimination, or of institutions and procedures under this Act for dealing with complaints of unlawful discrimination):
4: Section 5(2)(k)(iii)
5: Section 5(2)
ka: to report to either or both of the Prime Minister and the Minister responsible on any existing or proposed legislation (including subordinate legislation), administrative provision, or policy of the Government that the Commission considers may affect human rights:
kb: to promote the development of new international instruments on human rights:
kc: to promote and monitor compliance by New Zealand with, and the reporting by New Zealand on, the implementation of international instruments on human rights ratified by New Zealand:
6: Section 5(2)
n: to exercise the following functions in relation to equal employment opportunities:
i: to evaluate, through the use of benchmarks developed by the Commission, the roles that legislation, guidelines, and voluntary codes of practice play in facilitating and promoting best practice in equal employment opportunities:
ii: to lead the development of guidelines and voluntary codes of practice to facilitate and promote best practice in equal employment opportunities (including codes that identify related rights and obligations in legislation) in accordance with paragraph (e):
iii: to monitor and analyse progress in improving equal employment opportunities in New Zealand and to report to the Minister on the results of that monitoring and analysis:
iv: to liaise with, and complement the work of, any trust or body that has as one of its purposes the promotion of equal employment opportunities:
7: Membership of Commission
Section 8
1: The Commission consists of the following Human Rights Commissioners:
a: the Chief Commissioner; and
b: not less than 3 and not more than 4 other Commissioners.
1A: There must be a Commissioner, other than the Chief Commissioner, appointed to lead the work of the Commission in each of the following priority areas:
a: disability rights (the Disability Rights Commissioner):
b: equal employment opportunities (including pay equity) (the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner):
c: race relations (the Race Relations Commissioner).
1B: A Commissioner must lead the work of the Commission in any other priority area that is designated by the Chief Commissioner, and the Chief Commissioner may designate an area of work as a priority area only in accordance with the strategic direction and the general nature of activities determined by the Commission under section 7(1) and after consultation with the Minister and the other Commissioners.
8: Section 10(2) and (3) repealed
Section 10(2) and (3)
9: Criteria for appointment
Section 11(2) or section 14
10: New section 13 substituted
Section 13
13: Further criteria for appointment of Commissioner appointed to lead Commission work in priority area
In recommending a person for appointment as a Commissioner appointed to lead the work of the Commission in a priority area under section 8(1A)
a: understanding of the principles and practice of the priority area in question, including its origin and development in New Zealand:
b: appreciation of issues, trends, and developments, in other countries and internationally, affecting the priority area in question, and the relevance of those issues, trends, or developments for New Zealand:
c: ability to perform the functions stated in section 16
11: Section 14 repealed
Section 14
12: New section 15 substituted
Section 15
15: Functions of Chief Commissioner
The Chief Commissioner has the following functions:
a: to chair the Commission, and lead discussions of the Commission except when it is the function of a Commissioner to do so under section 16(1)(a)
b: to ensure that activities undertaken in the performance of the Commission's functions are consistent with the strategic direction and other determinations of the Commission under section 7
c: to ensure that the Commission is effective and efficient in carrying out its functions:
d: to ensure that the Commission meets its obligations under the Crown Entities Act 2004, the Public Finance Act 1989, and the State Sector Act 1988:
e: to allocate spheres of responsibility (including responsibility for priority areas designated under section 8(1B) section 76
f: to supervise and liaise with the general manager on matters of administration in relation to the Commission and on the activities undertaken in the performance of the Commission's functions:
g: any other functions, powers, or duties conferred or imposed on him or her by or under this Act or any other enactment.
13: New section 16 substituted
Section 16
16: Additional functions of Commissioner appointed or designated to lead work of Commission in priority areas
1: A Commissioner who is appointed or designated to lead the work of the Commission in a priority area under section 8(1A) or (1B)
a: to lead discussions of the Commission in relation to that priority area of work:
b: to provide advice and leadership on matters in that priority area of work that arise in the course of activities undertaken in the performance of the Commission's functions, both when engaging in those activities and when consulted:
c: to contribute to the public debate on matters in that priority area of work:
d: any other functions or duties conferred or imposed upon him or her by or under this Act or any other enactment.
2: However, the exercise by a Commissioner of the functions stated in subsection (1) section 15(b), (c), and (d)
14: Section 17 repealed
Section 17
15: Evidence order
Section 126A
5: For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this section requires the Commission in the exercise of its inquiry function under section 5(2)(h) to obtain an order under subsection (1).
16: Delegation of powers by certain Commissioners
1: The heading to section 140 certain Commissioners Chief Commissioner
2: Section 140(1)
a: omitting or the Race Relations Commissioner
b: omitting any of the Commissioner's any of the Chief Commissioner's
3: Section 140(2)(b)
4: Section 140(4)
5: Section 140(5) a Commissioner the Chief Commissioner
17: Section 141A repealed
1: Section 141A
2: However, section 141A
2: Miscellaneous
18: New Schedule 1AA inserted
Before Schedule 1 Schedule