Headline tax-burden delta + residency-test framing for relocating from AU to NZ. Numbers below come from our country tax calculators applied to common USD income levels.
Net at $100k in AU
$74,350
Net at $100k in NZ
$72,328
Move delta
-$2,022
AU keeps more after tax
| Gross (USD) | AU effective | NZ effective | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 9.7% | 15.2% | -$1,383 |
| $50,000 | 18.8% | 22.3% | -$1,762 |
| $75,000 | 23.2% | 25.9% | -$2,012 |
| $100,000 | 25.7% | 27.7% | -$2,022 |
| $150,000 | 30.9% | 31.2% | -$559 |
| $250,000 | 37.3% | 34.3% | +$7,441 |
| $500,000 | 42.2% | 36.7% | +$27,441 |
Leaving AU
Residency rule. 183-day rule + domicile test + superannuation test + ordinary-concepts test (one needs to fail to be non-resident).
Tax base. Worldwide income — residents are taxed on income earned anywhere.
Arriving in NZ
Residency rule. Resident if 183+ days in any 12-month period OR permanent place of abode in NZ.
Tax base. Worldwide income — residents are taxed on income earned anywhere.
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