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GST Compliance

Managing GST can be time-consuming and complex. We simplify the process, ensuring your GST returns are accurate, timely, and compliant with New Zealand's tax regulations.

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Beany's GST service

  1. GST return preparation Your Xero transactions are reviewed for accuracy
  2. Expert compliance check Making any necessary corrections or adjustments (e.g. private-use portions of an expense)
  3. IRD filing Following your approval, we submit the GST return to Inland Revenue
  4. Payment reminders Email notifications of the amount owed and due date
Tech business owner behind a laptop reconciling his Xero so his accountant can make a start on the GST returns

The benefits of expert GST management

  • Assurance that all GST is accurately accounted for each GST period
  • Peace of mind that you're compliant with the latest tax regulations
  • Avoid costly errors that could lead to penalties or overpayments

GST FAQS

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions about GST returns and how our service works? Have a read of our FAQs.
A GST return is a report you must file with the IRD that summarises the GST you’ve collected and paid over a specified period of time.Depending on your business this is a monthly, two-monthly or six-monthly period.Based on the return, businesses either make a payment to the IRD or receive a refund.
If you carry out any form of business activity with a turnover of $60,000+ annually, you must be GST-registered and file GST returns. This applies to business owners, freelancers, or contractors.
This depends on your filing frequency. If you file monthly, your returns are due on the 28th of the following month. For other frequencies, check out our key dates page.
The short answer, yes. You can file via myIR or some accounting software. However, GST rules can be complex, so we recommend getting a professional to do it to ensure you meet your obligations.A GST return is not just declaring the GST on sales and the GST on purchases, but also covers special transactions that might be zero-rated or GST-exempt. Manual credit or debit adjustments may also be required (e.g. to account for private use of an asset). A tax professional looks at all of this and makes the necessary corrections and adjustments when they’re preparing your GST return.
Beany clients who use Xero.We need to be linked to the IRD as your tax agent and have access to your financial records in order to process GST returns. Currently this service is only available to our clients who use Xero.
  1. After the GST period has ended, ensure all your transactions for that reporting period are reconciled in Xero. (We will send a reminder).
  2. Once reconciled, press a button in our Beany platform to let us know that everything is ready to go and we can start preparing the GST return. We will get to work reviewing everything and making any necessary corrections and adjustments.
  3. When your GST return is ready, we’ll email you to ask you to approve it.
  4. We file it with the IRD and inform you how much you owe (or the refund amount if you’re due a refund).
  5. Relax, you’re all sorted. We also send payment reminders so you don’t miss the deadline.
Reconciling transactions - View our bookkeeping service page for further information if you'd like us to handle your reconciling as well.GST payment - We do not make any tax payments to the IRD on behalf of our clients.
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