Inland Revenue begins calling taxpayers with overdue debts

Monday 13 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 13 Oct 2025, 6:57pm

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The Inland Revenue Department has started making phone calls to individuals and businesses with overdue tax. This enforcement includes those with debts exceeding $1,000, such as unpaid GST and employer tax. The department is attempting to recover an estimated $10 billion in outstanding tax debt.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 13 Oct 2025, 4:58pm

   Inland Revenue cracks down on overdue tax bills: IRD makes phone calls to claim GST, employer tax (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 13 Oct 2025, 6:57pm

   Expect to be chased for even small tax debt, IRD says (opens in new tab)