R&D Loss Tax Credit (cash refund for loss-making R&D companies)
R&D Loss Tax Credit
Paid by Inland Revenue (Te Tari Taake) · 🇳🇿 New Zealand
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 2 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Cash refund for loss-making startups (must be repaid once the company becomes profitable).
https://www.ird.govt.nz/research-and-development/loss-tax-credit
Extracted from the official source, not yet re-read by a human.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.ird.govt.nz
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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