NZ Working for Families Tax Credit Estimator
Estimate New Zealand Working for Families tax credits for 2026-27, including Family Tax Credit, optional In-Work Tax Credit, and optional income-tested Best Start.
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Planning-level estimate for 2026-27 using the $44,900 Working for Families abatement threshold and 27.5% abatement rate. Includes Family Tax Credit, optional In-Work Tax Credit, and optional income-tested Best Start.
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Before-tax family income for the tax year
Number of dependent children included for Working for Families
Children to include for income-tested Best Start estimate
Result
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This is an estimator for common Working for Families cases. Shared care, government payments, child support, changing family situations, and exact weekly payment rounding can affect the final IRD entitlement.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Apr 1, 2026 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Apr 18, 2026.
Formula
The estimator adds Family Tax Credit and eligible In-Work Tax Credit, then reduces the amount by 27.5% of family income above $44,900. Income-tested Best Start is estimated separately above its $79,000 threshold.
New Zealand FAQs
What does this Working for Families estimator include?
It estimates Family Tax Credit, optional In-Work Tax Credit, and optional income-tested Best Start for the 2026-27 tax year.
What is the Working for Families abatement threshold for 2026-27?
From 1 April 2026, the Working for Families abatement threshold is $44,900 and the abatement rate is 27.5%.
What is the In-Work Tax Credit increase?
From 1 April 2026, the maximum weekly In-Work Tax Credit temporarily increased by $50 for eligible families.
Is this the same as IRD final entitlement?
No. This is a planning estimator. IRD entitlement can change for shared care, changing income, benefits, child support, and other family circumstances.
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