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IRD representation — through Lynch & Associates

We refer NZ IRD representation requests to Lynch & Associates, our Auckland-based partner firm of Chartered Accountants and IRD-registered tax agents.

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IRD-facing work — what Chartered Accountants typically handle

IRD interactions follow defined statutory procedures under the Tax Administration Act 1994 — risk reviews, information requests, disputes, instalment arrangements and remission applications. The items below are where most NZ taxpayers engage a Chartered Accountant for IRD representation.

Voluntary disclosure
Pre-notification disclosure reduces shortfall penalties significantly under the TAA.
Audit defence and information requests
Response to IRD information requests during a risk review or full audit.
Risk-review letters
Drafted responses to IRD risk-review correspondence before any audit is formally opened.
Instalment arrangements
Negotiated arrangements with IRD to pay tax debt over time and avoid further enforcement.
Penalty remission applications
Applications to remit late-filing, late-payment and shortfall penalties on statutory grounds.
Use-of-money interest negotiations
UOMI exposure assessment and discussions where remission grounds exist.
Dispute resolution procedure
NOPA, NOR, conference and adjudication steps under the Disputes Resolution Procedure.
myIR tax-agent linking
Linking the taxpayer to a registered tax-agent account so IRD correspondence routes through the agent.

Sources: IRD penalties and interest, IRD managing my tax. Verified 2026-06-06.

Why we don't quote a price here

IRD representation fees depend on the stage you're at — a risk-review response is hours; a full dispute through NOPA / NOR / conference / adjudication is weeks. Lynch quotes per engagement after a discovery call. See our cost guide for the structural factors.

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