Tax Return Services

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Mark Twain once famously quoted that the only certainties in life are death and taxes.

Humphries Associates will take care of all your small business and personal tax obligations with Inland Revenue, so you won’t have to lie awake at night worrying about whether you have paid the right amount of tax, or whether you have paid it on time.

We will also advise you when to pay your taxes and give you plenty of notice.

Once you sign your tax return, we file it with Inland Revenue to allow you to rest easy.

We call this our peace of mind guarantee.

There are a myriad of taxes out there including income tax, GST, ACC, FBT and DWT, just to mention a few. As your tax agent, we manage all of these for you and ensure you comply with the ever-changing tax laws in New Zealand.

We understand tax

At Humphries Associates we have trained tax accountants who are experts in ensuring that you only pay as much tax as you need to and avoid unnecessary late payment penalties and interest costs.

Our tax team use the best systems to identify areas of risk and opportunity to save you paying too much tax. We will ensure you are claiming all of the available deductions when we prepare and file your tax returns.

The right structure to minimise your tax

While many tax agents will do the absolute bare minimum to keep you compliant with IRD, we offer a professional tax service that includes a review of your personal and business affairs. This includes considering which tax structure is best for you.

Here is how our tax return service works

Get in touch with our Tax Team

We can offer our tax preparation and management services to you wherever you are in New Zealand.

Complete a detailed questionnaire

We ask you for the information we need to ensure you pay the right amount of tax.

Tax returns prepared and filed

We can complete your financial statements and tax returns with accuracy and speed, saving you time and money. We will also advise you of when to pay your taxes and give you plenty of notice.

You check – we file – and it’s done!

Once you check your tax return to make sure that it’s accurate, we file it with Inland Revenue to allow you to rest easy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tax Returns FAQ

1. What kinds of tax returns do you prepare and file?

We handle a broad range of tax obligations, including:

Individual income tax returns

Company tax returns

Trust tax returns

GST (Goods & Services Tax) returns

ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) obligations

FBT (Fringe Benefit Tax)

RWT (Resident Withholding Tax)

As your tax agent, we ensure you comply with IRD requirements across those different categories.

2. Do I need to be located in Auckland to use your services?

No. We provide tax preparation and management services to clients wherever they are in New Zealand.

3. What is the process for using your tax return service?

Here is the general workflow:

Contact our Tax Team to get started.

Complete a detailed questionnaire (we will ask for all relevant financial information).

We prepare your financial statements and tax returns with accuracy and speed.

You review and approve the return.

We file it with Inland Revenue on your behalf.

4. What does your “peace of mind guarantee” mean?

Our “peace of mind guarantee” is our commitment to handle your tax affairs so you do not have to worry about whether your obligations are met, about paying the right amount or on time.

5. How do you ensure I am not overpaying tax?

We go beyond the minimum compliance by:

Identifying all legitimate deductions you may claim

Evaluating your tax structure to see if it can be optimized

Monitoring changes in tax laws to keep your return efficient and up to date

Using robust systems to detect risks and opportunities

6. Do I need to provide all my financial records?

Yes. To prepare an accurate and compliant return, we will ask for all relevant documentation including income, expenses, bank statements, receipts, and any other supporting records. The questionnaire helps us gather these details.

7. What if I have already missed a tax deadline?

Contact us as soon as possible. We can help you assess potential penalties or interest, prepare the overdue return, and liaise with Inland Revenue on your behalf to resolve the matter sensibly.

8. Can you advise me on which tax structure is best for my situation?

Yes. Part of our service is reviewing your personal and business affairs holistically and recommending an optimal tax structure that fits your goals and reduces your tax burden within legal bounds.

9. How much does your tax return service cost?

Fees depend on the complexity of your tax affairs, for example multiple income streams, business structures, and deductions. We will provide you with a quote after assessing your situation and the work involved.

10. How do I get started?

You can start by contacting our Tax Team via the “Talk to An Expert” form on the page. After that, we will send you the questionnaire to collect your details and get the process underway.

Expert tax accounting by a chartered accountant

When you use a chartered accountancy service like ours to handle your income tax returns, you are using professionals with tax accounting experience. We will be sure to help you structure your finances in the best way possible. You can also rest assured knowing that you are using accountants who abide by tax laws and are held accountable by the CAANZ code of ethics.