New Zealand Foreign Contractor Withholding Tax In Travis
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If you are a non-US individual who suffered 30% tax on a US dividend and you reside in a country that has a tax treaty with the US, you can reclaim your withheld dividend tax easily online with Sprintax.
Non-resident withholding tax is imposed on every person who derives non-resident withholding income such as interest and dividends. NRWT is generally a final tax on such income. Non-resident withholding tax is imposed on interest at 15 percent, and dividends at 30 percent or 0 percent if fully imputed.
If too much withholding tax was withheld, then you may be able to claim it back. But if the correct amount was withheld then you can't claim it back.
Non-residents can claim a refund for over-withheld taxes by filing Form NR7-R or a T1-NR return. Proper documentation, including the NR4 slip and details on treaty benefits, is essential to complete the claim.
Withholding tax on payments to non-resident contractors The default rate is currently 15%. Higher rates are used if the form is not complete. These are called 'no-notification' rates. You will need an IRD number unless you have full tax relief under a treaty between New Zealand and your country of tax residence.
You will need to complete the ``Refund of over-withheld withholding'' application form (NAT 75265). This form is used to request a refund of tax that was over-withheld from a non-resident.
Australian Non-Resident Withholding Tax Rates Type of PaymentNon-Tax Treaty CountryTax Treaty Country (Indicative rates - refer to DTA) Unfranked Dividends 30% Generally 15% Franked Dividends 0% 0% Interest 10% Generally 10% Royalties 30% Generally 10%
From 1 January 2025, the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) rate will increase from 12.5% to 15%, and the $750,000 threshold will be removed. The CGT base for foreign residents is being expanded from 1 July 2025 to include assets with a close economic connection to Australian land and natural resources.
