Facing Tax Challenges?
Tax Resolution Specialists Based
in Nelson Tasman
We specialise in providing professional advice and support to individuals and businesses in the Nelson Tasman region and across NZ dealing with tax-related concerns. Our team offers insights into IRD procedures, helping you understand your options and make informed decisions.
Expert Tax Negotiation
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We offer tailored support to individuals and businesses facing challenges with overdue tax obligations. While every case is unique, our goal is to help you explore all available pathways toward resolving outstanding balances with Inland Revenue. This may involve supporting you through the process of requesting a reduction in penalties, setting up manageable payment schedules, or making lump-sum proposals where appropriate. Our role is to advocate for fair treatment and provide professional insight into what options are realistically achievable under current IRD practices and guidelines.
We offer two flexible pricing structures for this service:
Hourly consultation rate: $400+GST per hour
Contingent fee structure: 20% of any amount Inland Revenue agrees to remit. No remission, no fee.
You can refer to our full terms of service for a breakdown of what’s included and the scope of work.
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Payment arrangements can be a practical way to meet your tax obligations without overwhelming your financial resources. We assist clients in understanding and preparing proposals to Inland Revenue for structured repayment plans, usually spread over a term of up to 24 months. In specific situations, we’ve seen longer arrangements considered, depending on the taxpayer’s circumstances and the consistency of their past compliance. While we cannot guarantee IRD approval, we provide strategic advice and documentation support to improve the likelihood of a successful outcome.
Our goal is to ensure the repayment structure is realistic, sustainable, and tailored to your business or personal cashflow.
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Effective tax management requires more than just meeting due dates—it’s about creating a sustainable strategy that aligns with your financial objectives. Our team provides expert advice to help reduce exposure to interest and penalties, while ensuring compliance with Inland Revenue expectations. Services include:
Comprehensive annual tax planning to forecast liabilities and avoid late payments
Guidance on using tax pooling as a short-term finance tool for outstanding tax
Structural reviews to identify efficiencies in how your affairs are organised
Advice on changing GST reporting methods or frequencies to better align with your income cycles
These strategic services are designed to give you better control over your cashflow, reduce compliance risk, and equip you with forward-looking financial clarity.
Why Choose Tax Rescue?
Over $3 million of tax debts successfully written off.
Win-Win
We offer a success fee structure for some tax debt negotiations which means our fees are driven by the outcomes we achieve for you.
Experience
With over 8 years of experience, we've assisted clients across various tax situations in working through IRD processes with clarity and professionalism.
Knowledge
We apply our deep understanding of the law and IRD procedure to help clients present their cases in a well-informed and compliant manner.
Who are we
Tax Rescue is a specialist tax resolution and negotiation firm based in Nelson Tasman. We are focused on helping businesses and individuals negotiate with IRD to find practical solutions to their tax problems. We work with local Nelson Tasman taxpayers, as well as taxpayers from around NZ.
Michael Parker
CA, CPP, BBus, Grad Dip Bus, MinstD
Michael is a Chartered Accountant based in Nelson with a strong background in New Zealand tax legislation and IRD processes. His prior experience in auditing and tax advisory roles enables him to assist clients in understanding their compliance obligations and exploring practical options for managing complex tax matters. Michael brings a considered, methodical approach to every engagement, ensuring clients are well-informed when navigating IRD-related issues. debt negotiations and tax management strategy. With in-depth knowledge of tax legislation and prior experience in auditing, Michael understands how to present a case to Inland Revenue to maximise the chance of a successful outcome.
Nathan Silcock
CA, CPP, LLB, Bcom
Nathan is a Chartered Accountant and Tax Specialist based in Nelson with deep expertise in tax planning and business structuring. He works with individuals and organisations to identify strategies that align with both compliance requirements and long-term financial goals. Nathan’s advisory work focuses on clarity, structure, and effective planning to support confident tax management decisions.
Success Stories
Getting my entire tax written off was an amazing outcome. This is a massive milestone, heading towards the future of bringing the company right again. Appreciate the work and effort on my behalf Michael.
Director of an Engineering Company
Richmond
$84,000 written off
Thank you so much for all your work in getting ours written off. This has saved our business and provided a much needed fresh start after two very challenging years. Without your help, we would have lost everything.
Director of an Retail Company
Nelson
$98,000 written off
You are an absolute superstar! This is the best outcome and not one I was counting on. I feel very grateful for your assistance and understanding, a true blessing indeed.
Director of a Cafe
Tasman
$40,000 written off
We’re here to help you move forward with confidence by addressing your tax challenges and supporting financial stability.
Get in Touch
Want to learn how we can support you with your situation? Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon.
All enquiries are treated as strictly confidential.
If you’re based in the Nelson Tasman region, let us know and we can arrange a face-to-face discovery meeting at our office in Richmond. If you’re based outside of the region, we’ll organise a phone call or Zoom meeting.