Inland Revenue Department (New Zealand)
Inland Revenue (Maori: Te Tari Taake, lit.The Department of Tax), previously known as the Inland Revenue Department, is the New Zealand government department responsible for the collection of over 80% of the Crown's revenue in New Zealand. It also collects and disburses social support programme payments and provides the government with policy advice. As well as collecting taxes, Inland Revenue administers Working for Families tax credits, payment of Paid Parental Leave, collection and payment of child support collection of Student Loan debt, and KiwiSaver.
Inland Revenue is part of the portfolio of the Minister of Revenue Hon Peter Dunne.
Inland Revenue employs over 5,500 full time equivalent staff in 17 cities across New Zealand.
Read more about Inland Revenue Department (New Zealand): History, Acts and Regulations Administered, Performance 2010-2011
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