Question: how much can i earn in nz before paying tax?
Answer: What are our tax rates? If you earn up to $14,000 a year, you'll pay 10.5 per cent in tax. Income between $14,000 and $48,000 is taxed at a rate of 17.5 per cent. Between $48,000 and $70,000 it's 30 per cent and over $70,000 it's 33 per cent.