Foreign Tax Credit Availability for US citizens

In the wake of the changes to the way that foreign pensions (including 401-k’s and IRAs) are taxed in New Zealand the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has recently refined its position with respect to foreign tax credit availability. The way that pension income...

US citizens and Kiwisaver

If you’re a US citizen, now is the hour to ensure that you are reporting your KiwiSaver funds correctly. Firstly, let’s define what a KiwiSaver fund actually is. A KiwiSaver fund is a voluntary retirement fund which may be set up by anyone including employees,...

Double taxation on pension income

Late in 2014, we commented on the IRD’s position on the availability of foreign tax credits for New Zealand tax residents, with respect to United States-sourced pensions. The current situation gives rise to double taxation with respect to pension income arising...

New Zealand taxation of foreign super schemes

Foreign superannuation bill report back to Parliament On 28 November 2013 the Finance and Expenditure Committee reported back to Parliament on public submissions made regarding the Taxation (Annual Rates, Foreign Superannuation, and Remedial Matters) Bill. The Bill...