ird.govt.nz Paid Parental Leave Application New Zealand : Inland Revenue Department

Organization : Inland Revenue Department
Facility : Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Application
Country : New Zealand
Website : http://www.ird.govt.nz/forms-guides/number/forms-800-899/ir880-form-paid-parental-leave-app.html

IRD PPL Application

Use this form to apply for paid parental leave (PPL). You can apply for PPL before your parental leave starts, or at any time while you’re on leave – you need to apply before you return to work or self-employment.

Related / Similar Service : IRD Apply for WfFTC New Zealand

What You Will Need

To complete this form, you will need :
** your IRD number
** birth date or expected due date of your child (or child under 6 years old who is now in your primary care)
** your bank account number and tax code
** proof you have care of the child
** details of your work and income for the last 52 weeks.

This form includes a declaration to confirm the income and work details you have provided. You need to fill in the applicant’s section, and then take the form to either :
** your employer
** your chartered accountant or tax advisor, or
** a Justice of the Peace (or other person authorised to witness a statutory declaration).

When all sections of the form have been completed, send the form to us at the following address :
Inland Revenue
PO Box 39090
Wellington Mail Centre
Lower Hutt 5045.

Which is Better for You?

Parental tax credit (PTC) or paid parental leave (PPL) :
PTC is one part of the Working for Families Tax Credits scheme. This is a maximum of $220 a week for the first 10 weeks after a baby is born. PTC can’t be paid for a child PPL is paid for so you need to choose between the two types of payment. When you’ve chosen which payment you’d like to receive, you can’t change your mind.

It may be more beneficial for you to receive PTC if :
** you earn less than $28004.60 a year before tax from your job(s), or
** you’re expecting two or more children (from multiple birth or children now in your care), or
** you’re taking less than 18 weeks off work.
If none of the above situations apply, PPL is better for you. If any of the above situations apply, call Inland Revenue on 0800 377 777 to discuss which payment is better for you.

When to Apply

The expectant mother can apply :
** before your baby’s birth or
** after your baby has been born (up until their first birthday). The other primary carer can apply
** when the child comes into your care or at any time up until the child has been in your care for 12 months.

You must apply before you return to work for any employer or self-employment. If you’re applying more than 18 weeks after your baby’s date of birth or the date the child arrived in your care, we’ll back-pay your entitlement as a lump sum.

Visit the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment website to find out about your entitlements and requirements prior to applying for payments

Documents You Will Need

Care verification :
Expectant mother :
** Proof of pregnancy from lead maternity carer or doctor or
** Birth certificate

Other primary carer :
** Certified copy of court order or if unavailable
** Letter from Ministry of Social Development or if you have neither of these
** Statutory declaration (IR880D)

Work verification :
** Employer declaration or
** Chartered accountant or tax advisor’s declaration or
** Statutory declaration

Pre-term birth :
If your baby is born before the 37th week of pregnancy, you must provide proof of :
** your original expected due date and
** the date of birth.