Written in a clear and accessible style, and peppered with illustrative examples, this handbook is designed to take the mystery out of tax issues that migrants commonly face - whether they are leaving, arriving or returning to New Zealand.

This book is divided into six chapters. The first chapter looks at some of the tax issues which are common to both outbound and inbound migrants, whether they are in or out of New Zealand permanently or temporarily. The remaining chapters dig deeper into some of the tax issues that should be considered depending on the circumstances of the individual. 

Topics covered include:

• residence and source
• foreign tax credits
• dealing with foreign income
• transitional residency rules
• impact of residency on trusts
• non-resident contractors withholding tax
• moving foreign superannuation schemes to New Zealand
• rental properties held offshore
• residency status of settlors, trustees and beneficiaries- impact on trusts
• New Zealand land held by non-residents
• Residential Land Withholding Tax (RLWT)
• Land Transfer Tax Statements
• tax issues for temporary migrant workers
• effect of residency on FIF and CFC investments
• foreign trust disclosure rules.

This book covers the tax issues arising for both inbound and outbound taxpayers. Accountants, lawyers and immigration consultants will find this book to be an invaluable resource.