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Topic: TaxRefunds.co.nz
Posted By: MumsyMoo
Subject: TaxRefunds.co.nz
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 9:37am
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Now, if you're anything like me and you have NO clue about anything to do with taxes, tax refunds etc, and have been too scared to try and tackle the situation by yourself, I would HIGHLY recommend these guys.
They're FANTASTIC! I applied for 3 years worth of refunds and have just received $703.52... I'm so stoked! Just what I needed at this time, I'm so happy! The best part is, is that their fees are so minimal - From a $254 refund for the year 2005, I received $219... So REALLY reasonable when you consider how much an accountant can cost. Anyways, just thought I'd bring them to your attention and give them the plugging that they deserve because they've just helped me out SO much. YAY! -------------  My wee girl is the love and light of my life!
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Posted By: GuestGuest
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 9:42am
I second that. A friend of mine just got a $2500 refund 
I have applied for mine so waiting by my email inbox patiently! |
Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 10:00am
hmm...the site isn't working for me 
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Posted By: MumsyMoo
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 10:26am
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Here you go Charly: http://www.taxrefunds.co.nz/home.aspx - TaxRefunds
Hope that helps ------------- My wee girl is the love and light of my life!
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Posted By: chonni
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 11:43am
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do you clich on do dependant children??? and when it says click on what year you want do you have to go back an do the other years??? ------------- 
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Posted By: chonni
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 11:59am
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it says awaiting documentation? and to download the family assistance form and send it back in? but i dont want them to calculate that?? -------------
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Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 12:41pm
Hmmm i want to try but i really couldnt handle it right now if we owed them $  dont think we should and im sure they would have told us but i still worry
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Posted By: ohanlon82
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 12:47pm
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yeah i am a little worried to do it too.. what happens if i own money??? do i have to pay it??? ------------- http://lb2f.lilypie.com/TikiPic.php/RPaODBg.jpg |
Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 12:53pm
| They don't calculate tax owing, only refunds. So if you owe money, they won't actually say anything - it's like they do all the calculations and don't lodge a return if you owe, but do if you have a refund. |
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 2:23pm
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I got mine through them, it was ok but took ages and I was a little dissapointed when I found out how easy it was to get your refund through IRD.
DF rang ird, pressed a number for TAX REFUNDS and got his credited into his bank account in 2 days $912 and no fees taken off him I will be doing it that way next time lol But good if you think that you owe money, it would be best to go through them.------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow">  Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: Judedude
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 2:31pm
I just emailed them and said that I wasn't eligible anyway so there was no need to do the documentation and they said it was fine. |
chonni wrote:Posted By: AuntieSarah
Date Posted: 07 December 2008 at 2:03pm
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If you have the amount you earned and how much tax you paid (which you have if you can log onto your IRD accounts, or have an end of year pay slip or something) then it's pretty easy to use the IRD calculator https://www.ird.govt.nz/cgi-bin/form.cgi?form=ptscalc2008 - here to figure out if they owe you money. Then you can just request it and don't have to pay anyone any fees. And if you owe them money you don't do anything and then you don't have to pay it
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 07 December 2008 at 4:40pm
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True Auntie Sarah, that said though the calculators are only guides and can be wrong!
My 2007 tax return, the calculators said I was owed $250 and when I sent in my return I only got $38!!!!!!! I just did DH's 2008 on their calculators and according to that he is due $2500.00 for that year alone and all the info entered is correct... I doubt very much that is how much he is actually due but I hope it is, cos it would come very much in handy right now. -------------   
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 07 December 2008 at 6:28pm
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I can't log back in Just did DH's thou. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
, Stupid thing is making me go over and over the security log in. So I am going to try and call them tomorrow to sort it out.Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 1:48pm
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Don't do it, seriously its such a crock and they charge so much.
Go to the IRD site, request a summary of earnings (not personal tax summary). That way you will not end up having to pay anything if you haven't been taxed enough. Then go on to the calculators. If it works out they owe you something, then ask for a personal tax summary. Easy as. That's all these people do. They really do rely on people thinking that they do some magical thing and that the normal person can't do it themselves. Take my advice and save yourself potentially hundreds of dollars. |
Posted By: GuestGuest
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 2:08pm
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I know what you mean emz, but I asked for my personal tax summary months ago from IRD and am still waiting.
I got $800 tax back using taxrefunds.co.nz and they took $100 of it which I don't mind at all due to the speed and efficiency of the service. |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 2:28pm
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I'm with emz, do it yourself and save the money.
If IRD are slow, phone them back. Loosing upwards of 10% of your refund for such a simple process seems mad to me. |
Posted By: queenbean
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 8:03pm
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Bump for casper1 -------------   
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 8:06pm
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This just reminded me I need to send in my childcare rebate forms, I'm entitled for every year since 2003 which is quite a bit. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 9:42pm
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ive always wondered about that tax refund site! theres adds for it everywhere!! LOL
im going to make dh do it first hahaha ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 10:28am
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I agree with Emz too, do it yourself and save the money. ------------- Two little girls under 2! 
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 11:10am
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So how do you go back further on the IRD website?
Because that only says 2008? I want to check the calculaters on there for tax year ending 06 and 07? Thanks! ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: ohanlon82
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 11:40am
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not to sure through IRD
i went to one of the ones online... Got nothing so all good.... ------------- http://lb2f.lilypie.com/TikiPic.php/RPaODBg.jpg |
Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 1:34pm
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Booboo you can do it - I went through previous years a couple of months ago - sorry would need to go back online to have a look but it is definately possible! ------------- Two little girls under 2!
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 2:22pm
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Thanks Febgirl, Ive searched everywhere but cant find it, just the year ending 08? ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: sarahm
Date Posted: 27 February 2009 at 12:06pm
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Thanks for the advice Emz, I requested my summary of earnings for 2004-2008, they arrived today minus the 2007 one for some reason
Was so easy to work out, (once I'd found the different calculators for each year that is!!) at this stage I'm owed a refund for every year $741 all up so far, will wait and see if the 2007 arrives tomorrow then fill in the forms to get my $$ ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 03 March 2009 at 1:24pm
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Can someone please tell me where the calculators online are? ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 03 March 2009 at 1:39pm
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2006 https://www.ird.govt.nz/cgi-bin/form.cgi?form=ptscalc2006 - here
2007 https://www.ird.govt.nz/cgi-bin/form.cgi?form=ptscalc2007 - here I think that is what you are looking for |
Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 03 March 2009 at 1:39pm
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Im not sure if this is relevant but you can actually sign up online also for IRD and Kiwisaver, There is a part where you are logged in where you can see your earnings and tax paid for the past years. It will also tell you if you are entitled to any refunds as well i think and if your unsure you can use the calculator on ird that works out from your total income and your tax paid. ------------- 
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 03 March 2009 at 2:50pm
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Awesome thanks thats it!
Sorry Bex I dont get you? ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 03 March 2009 at 2:53pm
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Lol if you sign up to IRD online it gives you access to all the information you need plus shows previous years whether you have overpaid and the balance... its really hard to explain but if you sign up for it itll make more sense? -------------
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 03 March 2009 at 9:47pm
Ohhh yeah! Just got back over $700!!!!  -------------  
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Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 03 March 2009 at 9:49pm
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Wow nice Lisa!!! Its after the 31st of March you can do this years aye? -------------
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 04 March 2009 at 8:51am
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Yep sure is
Awesome Lisa! Hopefully I get something back - just working it out at the mo! ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: littleLittle
Date Posted: 04 March 2009 at 8:21pm
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Gutted - I tried last night and turns out I'm owed $4.15! Oh well at least I'm not overpaying my tax I guess!! Nice work to all those that have got money back though. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date Posted: 05 March 2009 at 10:06am
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Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 06 March 2009 at 10:40am
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Just went though mine online and I'm owed $1400 for the 08 year alone (although it hasn't ended so amount will drop slightly) - fantastic!!
So any of you who took maternity leave and went back to work it's definately worth calculating, as Bex said you can sign up on IRD website so you can see all of your summary of earnings online so you don't have to bug your employer for them.  ------------- Two little girls under 2!
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Posted By: Jane25
Date Posted: 07 March 2009 at 9:29am
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I wish I was owed something, got a letter in the mail saying I was undertaxed and have to pay $140! Show us how they mail you to tell you you owe them money but don't tell you if they owe you!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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