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Fringe benefit tax (FBT)

Fringe benefit tax (FBT) is a tax paid by a business or employer on any benefits or perks an employee receives from their employment. Common fringe benefits include motor vehicles, low-interest loans and payments to superannuation funds and insurance schemes. This is a general introduction to fringe benefit tax.

Fringe benefit tax overview

An overview of fringe benefit tax - what it is, employer obligations, benefits and a glossary of terms.

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Fringe benefit tax guide for employers Opens in a new window

Inland Revenue guide to help employers understand and meet their fringe benefit tax requirements.

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Calculating fringe benefit tax

Find out more on the three methods for calculating fringe benefit tax and the rates from the Inland Revenue.

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Common questions about fringe benefit tax

Inland Revenue answers commonly asked questions about fringe benefit tax.

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Specific categories for fringe benefit tax

Inland Revenue gives an overview of the rules for fringe benefit tax for: motor vehicles; low-interest loans; free, subsidised or discounted goods and services; and employer contributions to funds, insurance and superannuation schemes and other benefits.

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Filing fringe benefit tax returns

Inland Revenue explains how to file fringe benefit tax returns for employers and businesses.

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File fringe benefit tax returns online Opens in a new window

Do you have access to the online services? This is a list of the online services provided by the Inland Revenue relating to fringe benefit tax.

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Download fringe benefit tax guides and forms Opens in a new window

Download fringe benefit tax forms and return forms for employers and companies from the Inland Revenue website.

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