About this form

Use IR3 to report income, claim eligible expenses and tax credits, and work out whether you have tax to pay or a refund for the tax year.

When to use this form

You may need to file an IR3 if you received more than $200 before tax in income Inland Revenue has not already been told about, or Inland Revenue has asked you to file.

If you were a non-resident for the full tax year, use IR3NR instead.

What you may need

• your IRD number and bank account details
• details of your income and tax deducted
• details of eligible expenses and tax credits
• supporting forms for business, rental, property sale or overseas income where relevant

How to file

You can file through myIR or download and complete the paper IR3 return.

Related forms and guides

• Individual income tax return guide (IR3G)
• Non-resident individual tax return (IR3NR)
• Rental income (IR3R)

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