Simple IR3 filing for NZ sole traders

Returnly helps New Zealand sole traders file an IR3 online with more confidence. Organise income, review deductible expenses, and prepare your sole trader tax return step by step with guided AI assistance.

Preview of a guided IR3 filing workflow for NZ sole traders
Built for New Zealand sole traders
Data handled securely
Guided review before submission
You stay in control of your return
Checklist style illustration of sole trader tax return preparation

Sound familiar?

Common challenges for sole traders

Paying hundreds for a simple IR3

Unsure what counts as deductible

Spending hours sorting receipts and statements

Worrying about missing income or claiming the wrong expenses

How Returnly works

A guided way to prepare and file your NZ sole trader tax return

View the full step-by-step guide
Tell us about your business

Share basic details about you and your sole trader activity

Upload your records

Bank statements, invoices, receipts — we'll guide you on what to upload

Review AI-extracted income and expenses

Our system organises your data; you review and verify everything

Adjust anything manually

Edit, add, or remove items — you have full control

Check your summary

Review your complete return before preparing for IRD

Prepare your return

Export your ready-to-submit IR3 for manual filing with IRD

Why Returnly

Four things that matter

Guided IR3 workflow

Step-by-step process so you don't miss anything

AI-assisted record extraction

Upload documents and we help organise income and expenses

Review before you submit

All results require your confirmation — nothing is filed automatically

Built for NZ sole traders

Designed for New Zealand tax laws and IR3 requirements

Is Returnly right for you?

Who Returnly is designed for

A good fit

NZ sole traders
Straightforward IR3 situations
Lower-cost alternative to an accountant
People comfortable reviewing their own return

Consider other options

Companies
Trusts & partnerships
Highly complex overseas income
Users seeking personalised tax advice

Pricing

Transparent pricing for straightforward IR3 filing in New Zealand

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Limited offer
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One-time fee per IR3 return. Free preview — pay only when you're ready to export or submit.

Far cheaper than an accountant. Simple, transparent pricing for straightforward sole trader returns.

Trust & security

Your data and your control

Is my tax data secure?

Your data is encrypted and stored securely. We follow strict security measures and only use trusted services.

Does AI submit anything automatically?

No. Returnly does not file anything without your review. You confirm every step before submission.

Will Returnly replace my accountant?

Returnly helps you prepare your IR3. For complex situations, we recommend consulting a qualified accountant.

Who is responsible for the final return?

You are. Returnly helps organise and prepare information; you review and confirm before filing with IRD.

Ready to prepare your IR3?

From Coming soon. You stay in control.

Returnly helps users prepare and organise information for IR3 filing. Users are responsible for reviewing and confirming their return. Returnly does not provide personalised tax advice. Complex tax situations may require a qualified accountant or tax adviser.