IT Consultant

Tax guide for New Zealand independent IT consultants and technology advisors

Allowable Expenses

• Professional certifications — AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, CISSP, PMP exam fees
• Software & licences — Business software, security tools, remote access solutions
• Home office — NZ$5/week flat rate or actual proportion
• Client travel — Vehicle costs at km rate or logbook method
• Professional memberships — IITP (Institute of IT Professionals NZ), industry associations

Tax Tips

• IITP membership fees are a deductible professional subscription
• Client-site travel is fully deductible — track every visit with km log
• Cybersecurity tools and software used for client work are 100% deductible

Frequently Asked Questions

Do NZ IT consultants need to charge GST?

If your annual consulting revenue exceeds NZ$60,000, you must register for GST and charge 15% GST on your invoices. You can then claim back GST on business purchases.