Tax

Do you pay tax when you buy or sell shares in NZ? It’s not always straightforward. From dividends to the $50,000 FIF rule, this guide explains how tax on shares works so you can invest with confidence.

Budget 2026 just reshaped how NZ investors could be taxed on foreign shares. With a proposed $100,000 FIF threshold and expanded RAM rules, here’s what’s proposed, and why it matters.

Tax time doesn’t have to be taxing. Not sure whether you need to pay tax on your overseas shares? We’ve got you. Hatch makes it easy for you to understand what you need to do for your situation.

If you earned less than $200 in dividends from your shares through Hatch, you don't have to do anything at tax time. We're assuming that you haven't earned any other money that the IRD doesn't know about.

Because you earned more than $200 in income that wasn't taxed before you received it (like your dividends through Hatch), you'll have to file a tax return. Hatch gives you everything you need and we'll walk you through how to fill it out.

NZ FIF tax rules apply if the total cost of your overseas investments went over $50,000 NZD at any point during the tax year. This guide walks you through how FIF tax works, and how to use your Hatch tax report to get your tax return right.