Then talk to us...we specialise in helping businesses and individuals tackle their tax arrears - often
negotiating reduced payments and setting up viable & approved payment plans.
Our experienced team
works directly with Inland Revenue to deliver a practical, long-term solution tailored to your situation.
Clear guidance on your options. Personalised strategies that fit your needs. A results-driven approach to deliver the best possible outcome. Assistance with IRD Hardship Write-offs and Hardship Applications. Responses to IRD Statutory Demands.
We deal with over 100 cases every year, worth over $20 million.
We have negotiated positive outcomes for many of our clients.
We often deal with tax arrears ranging from $50k - $1m.
“I was on the brink of losing everything. IRD pressure had escalated to the point where liquidation proceedings were issued, a real and immediate threat. I had significant tax arrears, returns outstanding, and under extreme pressure. The situation had gone beyond what I could manage on my own. Engaging Tax Arrears was the turning point.
From the outset, Imran and his team took control immediately. They got all outstanding returns up to date, helped me understand the true position, and dealt directly with Inland Revenue on my behalf, which took a huge amount of pressure off. What stood out was their ability to step into a crisis and bring structure to it. Their approach was both practical and strategic. They didn’t just focus on the amount to be paid, they worked through the business fundamentals, cashflow, and future viability. The submission they prepared was detailed, credible, and clearly positioned to achieve the best possible outcome. It shifted the situation from enforcement to a structured recovery. Without their involvement, I have no doubt my company would have been liquidated. As a result, we were able to put forward a structured proposal, secure tax relief, avoid immediate liquidation, and create a clear pathway forward. I would strongly recommend Tax Arrears to any business facing serious tax issues.”
Tax Arrears is part of the Advisory Accountants group, with offices based in Auckland and Wellington.
We are a New Zealand based local business providing specialist tax support to businesses and individuals.
Being experienced accountants this is one of our speciality areas.
Imran is a highly skilled, qualified accountant and tax advisor with over 25+ years of NZ experience. Imran is a specialist in managing distressed companies, particularly those burdened with tax arrears. He leverages his extensive expertise in tax, accounting, and legal matters to guide clients out of tax-related challenges.
Imran takes a holistic approach, combining strategic insight and practical experience to deliver effective solutions tailored to each client's situation. He has handled many complex tax negotiations, settlements, and tax payment arrangements with Inland Revenue, with over 20 years of experience in tax negotiations.
Saaleha brings over 10 years of experience in resolving tax issues for a diverse range of clients. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Commercial Law and a Diploma in Accounting.
Saaleha draws on her strong legal and financial background to negotiate effective position statements and advocate for favourable outcomes on behalf of her clients.
Contact us by phone, our online form, or book an appointment directly online. Over a 30 min genuine no obligation, free consultation, we will ask you some key questions to get an initial understanding of your circumstances.
Following our initial phone conversation, we will provide a summary document that outlines the key level of information that we understand, and what we are proposing regarding steps forward to proceed to liaise directly with Inland Revenue regarding your circumstances. As part of this, our fixed fees and approach will be included, so you will know all costs prior to engagement and the proposed strategy.
After receiving our proposal and having taken time to consider the recommended approach and likely options for best results, you simply confirm engagement of our services.
We may request some further information from you, in order to have full information to prepare your case. We will then liaise with Inland Revenue, within a few business days; normally we have reached a final negotiated outcome within just 4 - 8 weeks.
We directly represent you and talk to Inland Revenue on your behalf.
Our approach is to negotiate and explore options to reduce the total amount of tax you owe and avoid liquidation or bankruptcy.
We deal with tax arrears for businesses and individuals, often in the range of $50k - $3m.
Our fees are a fixed fee approach and not based on a % of your tax arrears.
We keep working for you and negotiating with IRD for as long as it takes to get an acceptable outcome.
We operate in a fast and professional manner. We get things done!
We are usually in discussions with Inland Revenue within just a few business days of getting engaged.
The outcome, and final result is often agreed to within 1 - 2 months.
We have an extensive understanding of NZ tax law.
By using an expert, preparing a sound business case, you are likely to get a more favourable outcome.
We deal with over 100 cases every year, worth over $20 million.
We have considerable expertise in undertaking tax negotiations with IRD.
We have negotiated positive outcomes for many of our clients.
We are not Inland Revenue, we are an independent business, which will act on your behalf to discuss your tax circumstances and negotiate on your behalf with Inland Revenue. Success of our negotiations is dependent upon your situation and Inland Revenue’s discretion.
We specialise in preparing and negotiating Inland Revenue hardship applications to achieve real, practical relief for our clients.
This is not a “form-filling” exercise. We develop robust, strategically structured submissions that Inland Revenue takes seriously, grounded in relevant case law, aligned with IRD Standard Practice Statements, and fully supported by credible financial evidence.
Our approach focuses on presenting your position in a way that meets Inland Revenue’s decision-making framework, maximises the likelihood of penalty and interest remission, and supports sustainable repayment outcomes where required.
The desired outcome we aim for includes: affordable repayment arrangements, significant reduction in penalties, interest relief, and in some cases, reduction of overall debt.
If your tax debt has reached a point where it simply cannot be repaid, you may qualify for a hardship write-off with Inland Revenue. This is one of the most difficult outcomes to achieve but when structured correctly, it can significantly reduce or eliminate your debt.
Our approach is to build a strong, evidence-based case to support a write-off under the Tax Administration Act 1994. This will highlight your inability to repay the debt without incurring serious hardship. Following our assessment of your assets and ability to repay, we will structure a realistic proposal, which often may include a partial repayment. Once agreed with you, we will negotiate directly with IRD on your behalf.
The desired outcome we aim for is maximum possible debt reduction. Inland Revenue will also consider your past compliance history, behaviour, and the overall integrity of the tax system when making a decision.
The most important thing is to take action immediately. If Inland Revenue has issued a Statutory Demand or a Notice of Proceedings, you are at a critical stage.
These are not routine notices, they are formal legal steps toward liquidation. A Statutory Demand gives you 10 working days to act; a Notice of Proceedings means IRD has commenced court action to liquidate your company. Failure to act will likely result in loss of control and liquidation of your business.
A statutory demand is the last step before legal proceedings. If you do nothing within 10 working days, Inland Revenue can proceed to liquidate your company.
If you have received a Notice of Proceedings, Inland Revenue has moved to the next stage. At this point, liquidation proceedings are underway in the High Court, and a hearing date will be set. The Court can order your company into liquidation.
For both of these, it’s important you contact us immediately and we can discuss the options available to you. We can engage directly with Inland Revenue to halt escalation and determine the best actions for your situation. But you do need to act immediately. Early intervention can mean the difference between saving your business and forced liquidation.
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