How Long Does It Take?

Category	Refund Calculation	Refund in the Bank *
80% NZ wage & salary earners	5 minutes	Usually within 3 work days
5% NZ wage & salary earners — worked part of year or have had accountant	10 weeks	Usually within 3 work days
Working for Families — dependant children; possibly entitled to tax credits	2 weeks	Usually within 6–8 work weeks
Other income — income from sources other than NZ wage or salary	[n/a]	Usually within 10 work weeks

* After you authorise us to claim