Using myIR, Your Inland Revenue Account
💻 Your Online Front Door to Inland Revenue
myIR is the secure online account that lets you deal with Inland Revenue without phone calls or paperwork. Almost everything to do with your tax and entitlements can be handled there: checking your income, seeing if you are due a refund, updating your details, filing returns, and setting up payment plans. Getting comfortable with myIR is one of the most practical money admin skills in New Zealand.
What You Need to Get Started
- An IRD number, which is your unique tax identifier.
- A myIR logon, which you register once and then reuse.
- Up-to-date contact and bank details so refunds reach you.
🔒 Setting Up and Securing It
Registering
You register for myIR once, linking it to your IRD number and verifying your identity. After that, you log in with your username and password. Keeping these details safe is important, because myIR holds sensitive financial information and can move money, such as directing a refund to your bank account.
Security Habits
Treat myIR like online banking. Use a strong, unique password, turn on any extra verification offered, and never share your login. Inland Revenue will not ask for your password, and being alert to scams that impersonate Inland Revenue protects you from fraud.
Keeping Details Current
One of the simplest but most valuable uses of myIR is keeping your bank account, contact details, and tax code information up to date, so refunds are paid promptly and correspondence reaches you.
📋 What You Can Do in myIR
myIR covers far more than just tax returns. It is the hub for most of your dealings with Inland Revenue.
| Area | What you can do |
|---|---|
| Income tax | View your assessment, see a refund or bill, file an IR3 |
| Payments | Pay tax, set up an instalment arrangement |
| Working for Families | Check and update entitlements and family details |
| Student loan | See your balance and repayments |
| KiwiSaver | Check contributions passing through Inland Revenue |
| GST and business | File GST returns and manage business tax |
The Year-End Assessment
After the tax year, your automatic assessment appears in myIR, showing whether you have a refund or a bill. If a refund is due and your bank details are correct, it is usually paid automatically. If you have a bill, myIR is where you can see it and arrange to pay.
💡 Making the Most of It
Fix the Things That Cause Problems
Many tax surprises trace back to small details myIR lets you fix: a wrong tax code, an out-of-date bank account, an incorrect RWT or PIR on investments, or unclaimed donation credits. A few minutes checking these can prevent a square-up or a delayed refund.
- Check your tax code is right for your situation.
- Confirm your bank details so any refund is paid without delay.
- Claim donation tax credits by submitting your receipts.
- Set up a payment plan early if you cannot pay a bill in full.
Acting for Others
You can also be linked to manage tax for a business, or be given authority to act for a family member, all within the secure account. Many people also use a tax agent or accountant who can access the relevant parts on their behalf.
Use the Income Tax Calculator to estimate your position before checking your assessment, and our guide on how tax refunds and bills arise to understand what you see. Final word: myIR is your secure hub for tax and entitlements. Keep it secure, keep your details current, watch for impersonation scams, and use it to fix the small things that cause big tax surprises. This is general information, not tax advice.
🎯 Test Your Knowledge
Quiz on Using myIR (20 Questions)