03 / Company income tax

Company income minus expenses. Start with profit.

Estimate company income tax from annual income, deductible expenses and taxable profit using the 28% company rate.

NZ company

Move the income and expenses bars to match your annual numbers.

Annual income / sales$85,000

$0$500k

Annual deductible expenses$20,000

$0$500k

Estimated company income tax$18,200/ year

Taxable profit after expenses$65,000

Monthly amount to put aside$1,517

This estimate uses current NZ individual tax rates or the 28% company tax rate, verified against Inland Revenue guidance on 12 September 2026. It excludes GST, ACC, tax credits, losses carried forward, shareholder salary, dividends, provisional-tax rules and other adjustments. Check IRD individual rates and company rates .

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