Inland Revenue (IRD) only lists fax numbers for its non-resident units: the Non-resident Centre, the Non-resident Contractors Team and the Non-resident Entertainers Unit. For income tax, GST, Working for Families and child support, IRD lists no fax – use myIR or phone. If fax applies to you, get the number from the SendFaxFast IRD directory page and fax online with +64, from US$2.49.
At a glance
| IRD unit | Who it's for | Fax? |
|---|---|---|
| Non-resident Centre | Non-resident individuals: IR3NR returns, tax residence, NRWT questions | Yes – see directory |
| Non-resident Contractors Team | Non-resident contractors and schedular payments (NRCT) | Yes – see directory |
| Non-resident Entertainers Unit | Overseas entertainers performing in New Zealand | Yes – see directory |
| General enquiries, income tax, GST, Working for Families, child support | Everyone else | No fax listed – myIR or phone |
Source: ird.govt.nz, linked on each directory entry, checked 4 October 2026.
Why IRD fax numbers are hard to find
Inland Revenue has moved almost everything into myIR, its online service. Most New Zealanders never need a fax. If you search for "IRD fax number" you'll find old numbers on forums and third-party sites that may no longer work. The non-resident units are the exception: many of their customers live overseas, don't have a myIR login yet, or deal with paperwork from foreign advisers.
Who should fax IRD?
You're likely in the right place if you are:
- a New Zealander who has moved overseas and has questions about tax residence or an IR3NR return,
- a non-resident receiving NZ income with withholding tax questions,
- a non-resident contractor working on a project in New Zealand, or the business paying one,
- a touring entertainer or their promoter dealing with the non-resident entertainers rules.
How to prepare your IRD fax
- Cover page first. Your IRD letter, or a free cover sheet addressed to the right unit, with your name, phone number (with country code) and page count.
- IRD number on every page. Add your name and IRD number at the top of each page.
- Complete forms and signatures. Check declarations and dates.
- One PDF. A clear phone photo (JPG/PNG) also works. Avoid coloured backgrounds; SendFaxFast removes grey backgrounds automatically.
Fax IRD online, step by step
- Get the number for your unit from the IRD directory page or your IRD letter.
- Open sendfaxfast.com and upload your document.
- Choose +64 and enter the number without the leading 0 (for example, a Wellington 04 number becomes +64 4).
- Schedule for NZ business hours if you're overseas (see below).
- Pay once by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal. No account, no subscription.
- Keep the delivery report from your email.
Time difference: don't fax IRD at midnight
Most non-resident customers are far away. New Zealand is roughly a day ahead of North America and about two hours ahead of eastern Australia for most of the year. New Zealand uses NZST and, in summer, NZDT. A fax sent on a Tuesday morning in California arrives in the early hours of Wednesday in Wellington. Use the scheduler in SendFaxFast to deliver during NZ office hours, about 8 am–5 pm.
What it costs
| Pages | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1–5 pages | $2.49 |
| 6–20 pages | $3.49 |
| 21–40 pages | $4.99 |
| 41–100 pages | from $6.24 |
Charged in US dollars, the same from any country. Your card issuer converts to NZD or your home currency.
Other New Zealand agencies
- Work and Income (MSD) International Services – overseas pensions and social security agreements – lists a fax number.
- ACC lists no fax number for claims, levies or complaints.
- Immigration New Zealand has no general fax number for visas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IRD fax number?
IRD has no general fax number. Fax numbers are listed only for the Non-resident Centre, the Non-resident Contractors Team and the Non-resident Entertainers Unit – see our IRD directory page at sendfaxfast.com/fax-number/.
Can I fax my GST or income tax documents to IRD?
IRD lists no fax for general income tax, GST, Working for Families or child support. Use myIR or call IRD.
Can I fax IRD from Australia or the US?
Yes, if your matter belongs to a non-resident unit. Choose +64 at sendfaxfast.com and drop the leading 0.
How do I prove I faxed IRD?
Keep the SendFaxFast delivery report from your email plus a copy of the pages.