When you’re buying a property you don’t intend to live in for most or all of the time – e.g. a buy-to-let property or holiday/second home – you’ll have to pay 3% extra in stamp duty.
Who pays higher stamp duty?
Contents. You must pay the higher Stamp Duty Land Tax ( SDLT ) rates when you buy a residential property (or a part of one) for £40,000 or more, if all the following apply: it will not be the only residential property worth £40,000 or more that you own (or part own) anywhere in the world.
Can I claim back Stamp Duty?
You can only reclaim Stamp Duty if you’re eligible for a refund. You may be able to claim a Stamp Duty refund if you purchased a new main residence without selling your previous residence, but then sold that previous residence within 3 years.
What’s the best way to contact Inland Revenue?
Contact us if you’re a tax agent via self-service phone line and StationeryXpress. Contact Inland Revenue about financial support to raise a family. There are a number of ways to contact us. You can message us in myIR, call us or come in for an appointment.
How to contact Inland Revenue about paid parental leave?
For questions about your KiwiSaver information in myIR, contact us. Phone and email contacts for journalists Contact Inland Revenue about your paid parental leave payments. Contact Inland Revenue to report a scam, check out the latest scams or report tax evasion.
Where can I Find my New Zealand IRD number?
You can use the New Zealand Relay Service (NZ Relay) to contact us. Contact us about income tax for individual and business enquiries. You keep the same IRD number for life so even if you lose it you don’t need to apply for a new one. It’s easy to find your IRD number again.
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