Getting paid and tax

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Ways you can get paid

Minimum pay rules

Getting an IRD number and choosing your tax code

In order to pay the right amount of tax, you need to give your employer:

IRD number

Apply for your IRD number online

Tax codes

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Paying tax and other deductions

If you're unsure, talk to someone

Related pages


Working on a student visa


Employee rights


Problems at work