This paper explains the new Pay As You Go ("PAYG") tax collection system, considers cash flow implications of the system and provides illustrative examples of practical application of the system to taxpayers. Topics covered include: who does the PAYG system apply to; what type of payments are covered; how are the amounts to be withheld and/or remitted to be calculated; ability to vary amounts withheld and/or remitted; reporting and withholding requirements; transitional issues; and interaction with other tax remittance obligations, including GST and FBT.
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