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Resident Withholding Tax (RWT)

RWT rates at a glance

The tables below outline the current rates for individuals and companies.

     
INDIVIDUALS
Income Thresholds
Current Personal RWT Rates from 1 April 2010
New Personal RWT Rates from 1 October 2010
$0 - $14,000
12.5%
10.5%

$14,001 - $48,000

21%

17.5%

$48,001 - $70,000

33%

30%

More than $70,000

38%

33%

Default rate if no IRD number provided
38%
33%

Certificate of exemption is provided

0%

0%

COMPANIES

         Criteria

Current Company RWT Rates from 1 April 2010

Current Company RWT Rates from 1 October 2010

Current Company RWT Rates from 1 April 2011

Elect 30% (28% from 2012 income tax year)

30%

30%

28%
Default rate if no IRD number provided

38%

33%

33%

Exemptions

0%

0%

0%

Please contact us if:

  • You know that your current RWT rate is not the correct rate for you and you wish to advise the correct rate.

If you are unsure we recommend you contact your tax professional for advice.

Please refer to the following Inland Revenue Department site click here for further information.

What you need to tell us

  • Your account number
  • Your IRD number. Please contact the IRD on 0800 377 774 if you do not know your number
  • Your correct RWT rate

How to update your rate

  • Call SBS Bank Contact Centre on 0800 502 442
  • Visit any SBS Bank branch
  • Email us your new RWT rate via info@sbs.net.nz
  • Write to us at SBS Bank, PO Box 835, Invercargill 9840

 

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