- This interpretation statement explains the Commissioner’s view on what constitutes a taxable activity for GST purposes and replaces previous guidance on asset disposal and hobby activities
- An activity must be carried on by a person and cannot be entirely passive, involving a combination of tasks or course of conduct that the person chooses to undertake
- Courts have defined activity broadly as an occupation or pursuit, meaning a series of acts or course of conduct rather than just sequential steps
- The overall activity as a whole must meet the GST Act definition, not its individual component parts, and should be viewed realistically as it is carried on
- A single act cannot be artificially divided into component parts when assessing whether it meets the taxable activity definition
Source: taxtechnical.ird.govt.nz
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