Absence from New Zealand

When a main benefit is suspended or cancelled because the client is absent from New Zealand, the client information will be transferred to Inland Revenue.

Inland Revenue will assess any ongoing entitlement to Best Start tax credit and Working for Families Tax Credits.

The client information will be transferred to Inland Revenue at the:

• grant of benefit
• suspension of benefit
• resumption of benefit
• cancellation of benefit
• transfer to non-beneficiary assistance