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Thread ID: 84687 2007-11-15 01:24:00 Question about TAX from interest earned. CCF (6760) PC World Chat
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611576 2007-11-17 09:15:00 The IRD is (contrary to what you might expect) actually very helpful over the phone and would be very happy to give you free advice on this. I have got a lot of good advice from IRD staff in the past.

They might even send someone round to have a chat (they offered me that once).
george12 (7)
611577 2007-11-17 09:47:00 One last little question, if I want more information about these things, would I goto the Inland Revenue, bank or an accountant? If it is the accountant, are there any recommendations and price for a consultant?

The Bank? I'd be surprised if you got good tax-related advice from your bank, but I'm happy to be proved wrong.

The IRD? Maybe. But I will forewarn you that generally they don't speak English (as you know it) and I'm guessing you don't speak tax-speak. That's why you would need an interpreter, otherwise known as a tax agent.

Not all accountants are tax agents and I certainly wouldn't recommend using one of the big firms. A small business tax agent who is relatively local to you is the best bet.

But, speaking as a registered tax agent, I doubt you will get advice that would differ much from my first post. The moment the 3 people pool their money they are technically in a partnership so why not formalise the process? Secondly, it isn't that much hassle - I provided you with what needs to happen earlier. If you can fill in a personal tax return then you can complete a partnership return (if the only income is interest with RWT deducted). Furthermore, you will get a guide with your tax return. Again, if you aren't comfortable with this then seek out a local tax agent.

Andrew
andrew93 (249)
611578 2007-11-17 11:46:00 I simply want to endorse Andrew's advice. He is correct. Winston001 (3612)
611579 2007-11-18 22:10:00 Once again I would like to thank you all for your suggestion and comments, especially to you andrew93. You guys have no idea how much this helped :blush: CCF (6760)
611580 2007-11-19 00:45:00 You're welcome! :) andrew93 (249)
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