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Double Tax Agreements

The Role of Double Tax Agreements

United States of America

1982 Agreement

Status: In force
Signed: 23 July 1983
In force: 2 November 1983
Effective: In New Zealand: Income subject to withholding tax, from 1 April 1984; other provisions, from the income year beginning 1 April 1984.
In the United States: Income subject to withholding tax, from 1 January 1984; other provisions, from the taxable year beginning 1 January 1983. (refer Article 27)
Legislation: Double Taxation Relief (United States of America) Order 1983

Protocol to the 1982 Agreement

Status: In force
Signed: 23 July 1983
In force: 2 November 1983
Effective: In New Zealand: Income subject to withholding tax, from 1 April 1984; other provisions, from the income year beginning 1 April 1984.
In the United States: Income subject to withholding tax, from 1 January 1984; other provisions, from the taxable year beginning 1 January 1983. (refer Article 27)
Legislation: Double Taxation Relief (United States of America) Order 1983

Second Protocol to the 1982 Agreement

Text: PDF - 89KB
Status: Not yet in force
Signed: 1 December 2008
In force: Not yet in force

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