Section RD 65 — Income Tax Act 2007: Employer's superannuation cash contributions
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RD 65 Employer's superannuation cash contributions Contribution in money for benefit of employees or past employees (1) An employer's superannuation cash contribution means a superannuation contribution paid in money either to a superannuation fund or under the KiwiSaver Act 2006 to the Commissioner for later payment to a superannuation fund, if the contribution is–– (a) an employer's superannuation contribution: (b) made by a person for the benefit of 1 or more of their past employees. Determining amount of contribution (2) The amount of an employer's superannuation cash contribution is the sum of— (a) the amount of the contribution received by the superannuation fund or, for a contribution paid to the Commissioner under the KiwiSaver Act 2006 , received by the Commissioner for payment to the superannuation fund; and (b) the amount of tax withheld for the employer’s superannuation contribution. Payment of amount of tax (3) An employer or person who makes an employer's superannuation cash contribution on behalf of an employee or past employee must pay to the Commissioner the amount of tax for the contribution. The amount is payable in 2 payment periods in a month as set out in section RA 15 (Payment dates for interim and other tax payments) unless they are an employer to whom section RD 22(3) applies. Contributions to KiwiSaver schemes and complying superannuation funds [Repealed] (4) [Repealed] Formula: subsection (4)(b)(i) [Repealed] (5) [Repealed] Formula: subsection (4)(b)(ii) [Repealed] (6) [Repealed] Definition of items in formulas [Repealed] (7) [Repealed] Contributions to complying superannuation funds [Repealed] (8) [Repealed] Formula: subsection (8)(c)(i) [Repealed] (9) [Repealed] Formula: subsection (8)(c)(ii) [Repealed] (10) [Repealed] Definition of items in formulas [Repealed] (11) [Repealed] When contribution paid [Repealed] (12) [Repealed] Some definitions [Repealed] (13) [Repealed] Defined in this Act: amount , amount of tax , Commissioner , employee , employer , employer's superannuation cash contribution , ESCT , pay , superannuation fund Compare: 2004 No 35 ss NE 2(2) , NE 3 , NE 3B , NE 6 , OB 1 “ employer’s superannuation contribution ” , “ specified superannuation contribution ” Section RD 65(1) heading: replaced (with effect on 1 April 2008), on 2 November 2012, by section 140(1) of the Taxation (Annual Rates, Returns Filing, and Remedial Matters) Act 2012 (2012 No 88). Section RD 65(1): replaced (with effect on 1 April 2008), on 2 November 2012, by section 140(2) of the Taxation (Annual Rates, Returns Filing, and Remedial Matters) Act 2012 (2012 No 88). Section RD 65(2): amended (with effect on 1 April 2008), on 6 October 2009, by section 519(3) of the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Act 2009 (2009 No 34). Section RD 65(2)(b): amended (with effect on 1 April 2008), on 6 October 2009, by section 519(4) of the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Act 2009 (2009 No 34). Section RD 65(3): amended (with effect on 1 April 2012), on 2 November 2012, by section 140(3) of the Taxation (Annual Rates, Returns Filing, and Remedial Matters) Act 2012 (2012 No 88). Section RD 65(4) heading: repealed, on 1 April 2012, pursuant to section 9(1) of the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Act 2011 (2011 No 23). Section RD 65(4): repealed, on 1 April 2012, by section 9(1) of the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Act 2011 (2011 No 23). Section RD 65(5) heading: repealed, on 1 April 2009, pursuant to section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(5): repealed, on 1 April 2009, by section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(6) heading: repealed, on 1 April 2009, pursuant to section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(6): repealed, on 1 April 2009, by section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(7) heading: repealed, on 1 April 2009, pursuant to section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(7): repealed, on 1 April 2009, by section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(8) heading: repealed, on 1 April 2009, pursuant to section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(8): repealed, on 1 April 2009, by section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(9) heading: repealed, on 1 April 2009, pursuant to section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(9): repealed, on 1 April 2009, by section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(10) heading: repealed, on 1 April 2009, pursuant to section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(10): repealed, on 1 April 2009, by section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(11) heading: repealed, on 1 April 2009, pursuant to section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(11): repealed, on 1 April 2009, by section 55(b) of the Taxation (Urgent Measures and Annual Rates) Act 2008 (2008 No 105). Section RD 65(12) heading: repealed (with effect on 1 April 2008), on 6 October 2009, pursuant to section 519(10) of the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Act 2009 (2009 No 34). Section RD 65(12): repealed (with effect on 1 April 2008), on 6 October 2009, by section 519(10) of the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Act 2009 (2009 No 34). Section RD 65(13) heading: repealed, on 1 April 2012, pursuant to section 9(2) of the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Act 2011 (2011 No 23). Section RD 65(13): repealed, on 1 April 2012, by section 9(2) of the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Act 2011 (2011 No 23). Section RD 65 list of defined terms complying fund calculation period : repealed, on 1 April 2012, by section 9(3) of the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Act 2011 (2011 No 23). Section RD 65 list of defined terms complying fund rules : repealed, on 1 April 2012, by section 9(3) of the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Act 2011 (2011 No 23). Section RD 65 list of defined terms complying superannuation fund : repealed, on 1 April 2012, by section 9(3) of the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Act 2011 (2011 No 23). Section RD 65 list of defined terms compulsory employer contribution : repealed, on 1 April 2012, by section 9(3) of the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Act 2011 (2011 No 23). Section RD 65 list of defined terms employer's superannuation cash contribution : inserted (with effect on 1 April 2008), on 6 October 2009, by section 519(12) of the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Act 2009 (2009 No 34). Section RD 65 list of defined terms employer's superannuation contribution : repealed (with effect on 1 April 2008), on 6 October 2009, by section 519(12) of the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Act 2009 (2009 No 34). Section RD 65 list of defined terms KiwiSaver calculation period : repealed, on 1 April 2012, by section 9(3) of the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Act 2011 (2011 No 23). Section RD 65 list of defined terms KiwiSaver contribution : repealed, on 1 April 2012, by section 9(3) of the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Act 2011 (2011 No 23). Section RD 65 list of defined terms KiwiSaver scheme : repealed, on 1 April 2012, by section 9(3) of the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Act 2011 (2011 No 23). Section RD 65 list of defined terms salary or wages : repealed, on 1 April 2012, by section 9(3) of the Taxation (Annual Rates and Budget Measures) Act 2011 (2011 No 23).
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