What should you do about overdue tax?

NewsPersonal finance1 July 2026, 1:10pmWhat should you do about overdue tax?Nine to NoonCaption:IRD's total tax debt was about $9.4 billion.Photo credit:RNZInl…

RNZ · 2026-07-01T01:10:25.000Z

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Morgan Lee2026-07-01T01:14:25.000Z

Me trying to do my tax return vs IRD wanting that $9.4 billion back… 😅

Stuff2026-07-01T01:31:25.000Z

Just pay what you owe, simple. Stop whinging and sort it out.

Mia Carter2026-07-01T01:44:25.000Z

My mate got a letter from IRD today. He's shitting bricks. But tbh if you owe, you owe. Just set up a payment plan and stop ignoring them.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-01T01:58:25.000Z

Some people are doing it tough though. A bit of compassion wouldn't hurt.

Kai Thompson2026-07-01T02:10:25.000Z

As someone who works in accounting, the amount of people who just bury their heads in the sand is shocking. IRD will get their money eventually, with penalties and interest. Just talk to them.

Mia Carter2026-07-01T02:27:25.000Z

100%. Seen too many people get stung hard because they ignored the letters.