- New Zealand Inland Revenue opened a consultation on withholding tax and GST treatment for board-related fees.
- Withholding tax rate for board member fees is 33 percent, with some exceptions.
- Tax credits may be available for withheld taxes to offset total tax liability.
- Reimbursements for expenses incurred by members are not subject to withholding tax.
- Some board member fees may not be considered taxable income.
- GST treatment of board member fees is addressed.
- Comments are due by May 28.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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