NZ Income Tax Calculator

01Income

Salary, wages, self-employment and other taxable income from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Turn off if you or your partner get Working for Families, or you get a benefit, NZ Super or a Veteran's Pension.

Charged on salary, wages and self-employed earnings, not on interest, dividends or rent.

Income tax

$13,220.50

on $70,000 for 2026–27

Income tax before credits
$13,220.50
Independent earner tax credit
$0.00
ACC earners' levy
$1,225.00
Total tax and levy
$14,445.50
Income after tax
$55,555
Effective rate
20.6%
Marginal tax rate
30%
  • The ACC earners' levy applies to earnings from work. If part of your income is interest, dividends or rent, the levy here is overstated.
  • Rates for the 2026–27 tax year (1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027) from Inland Revenue. Other credits (donations, Working for Families) are not included.

Income tax: $13,220.50 on $70,000 for 2026–27

Show the breakdown
Income tax 2026–27
LineAmount
Taxable income$70,000
10.5% on $0 – $15,600−$1,638
17.5% on $15,601 – $53,500−$6,633
30% on $53,501 – $78,100−$4,950
Income tax−$13,221
ACC earners' levy−$1,225
Income after tax$55,555
Your income after tax
79%TAKE-HOME
  • Income after tax$55,55579%
  • Income tax$13,22119%
  • ACC earners' levy$1,2252%

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Calculator by CalcBloc · rates from official sources, checked 2026-10-17.