Kiwi Pension

[Mukdahan Mark]

Hello fellow Kiwis.

Can anyone please help me with my pension query?

I am 65 in August and living in Thailand the past 3 years.  I have looked at the pension registration form and it looks like I have to go back to submit required paperwork?

How much deduction should I expect to have for being overseas more than the allowed 26 weeks and being based in Thailand?

Should I tell them, perhaps it's best to keep stum?

Any advise / heads-up much appreciated

Cheers

[DrJack54]

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[KhunHeineken]

Looks like NZ have the physical presence and time based tax residency law.  183 days. 

 

https://www.ird.govt.nz/international-tax/individuals/tax-residency-status-for-individuals

 

They already know you are out of the country. 

[Paul Catton]

Following post may be helplul.

 

Also you should be able apply from Thailand.

 

https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/seniors/superannuation/index.html

 

You can apply now if either:

• your 65th birthday is in the next 12 weeks, or
• you're already 65.

You can apply online through MyMSD, unless you live overseas.

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