New Zealand: Legislation introducing package of compliance simplification measures enacted; updated guidance on tax implications of sponsorships
Compliance simplification measures intended to address technical issues and improve administrative efficiency
The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2025–26, Compliance Simplification, and Remedial Measures) Act 2026 was enacted on March 30, 2026, and is effective from its enactment. The Act sets the annual income tax rates for the 2025–2026 tax year and introduces a package of compliance simplification and remedial amendments across the income tax framework to address technical issues and improve administrative efficiency.
In addition, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on April 20, 2026, released an updated interpretation statement regarding the income tax implications for a taxpayer that provides sponsorship (in the form of money or the provisions of products or services) to an organization, event, person, or cause, when the taxpayer intends that the sponsorship will promote or advertise its business.
For more information, contact a KPMG tax professional in New Zealand:
Sladja Lines | sladjalines@kpmg.co.nz