Could this payment take me into a different tax bracket?

You can check the IRD website at www.ird.govt.nz to see if your total earnings, including your holiday back payments for this financial year, take you into a different tax bracket. You may also want to seek independent tax advice.

Will my KiwiSaver employee and employer contributions apply to any back payments?

Yes, these will apply if you're contributing to KiwiSaver when the payment is made.

Do the backpay calculations account for child support deductions?

No, they don't.

Do the backpay calculations include student loan deductions?

Yes, for team members who have a student loan tax code.

Will the backpay calculations affect my Working for Families entitlements?

If you have already received a payment prior to 31 March 2023, your holiday pay backpay may affect your Working for Families entitlement for the year ended 31 March 2023. If you receive weekly or fortnightly Working for Families tax credits, you may need to re-estimate your annual family income. Payments made after 31 March 2023 may impact the tax year ending 31 March 2024. Please contact Inland Revenue on 0800 227 773 to have a chat about your situation.

Will the holiday pay backpay affect my New Zealand superannuation payments or disability allowance?

If you have already received a payment prior to 31 March 2023, your holiday pay backpay may affect your New Zealand superannuation entitlement for the year ended 31 March 2023 if your spouse or partner is included in your payments (i.e. your super is income tested) or if you receive supplementary assistance (e.g. disability allowance). Payments made after 31 March 2023 may impact the tax year ending 31 March 2024. You can contact Work and Income on 0800 552 002 to have a chat about your situation.

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