31 March rental tax checklist: eight figures for 2026/27
Prepare your 2026/27 rental records with eight figures to gather before 31 March 2027, plus interest and ring-fencing checks grounded in IRD guidance.
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NZ rental property tax, in plain English
Guides on the bright-line test, interest deductibility, rental deductions and the other tax topics that catch NZ landlords out.
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The Interest Deductibility Transitional Rules — A Calculator-Driven Walkthrough
A guided walkthrough of the interest-deductibility phase-back rules with a calculator at the end. Know what you can claim each year through the transition.
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Bright-Line Changes from July 2026: What's Different and Who's Affected
The 2024 reform shortened the bright-line period back to 2 years for new purchases. Here's exactly who benefits and who's still stuck on the old 5/10-year period.
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Interest Deductibility Is Back: What NZ Landlords Need to Know
Mortgage interest deductibility for residential property is being phased back in. Here's what landlords can claim in 2024-25, 2025-26 and beyond.
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The Bright-Line Test in 2026: A Plain-English Guide for NZ Landlords
Everything NZ landlords need to know about the bright-line test in 2026. Which rules apply to your property, how the periods work, and when you'll owe tax.
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7 Rental Deductions Most NZ Landlords Miss
Common rental deductions NZ landlords forget at tax time, and how to make sure you're claiming everything you're entitled to.
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