Accounting Software for NZ Sole Traders
17 October 2026 · Guide · Not tax advice
Educational information only. Not tax, legal or financial advice. We are not Inland Revenue (IRD) or ACC and are not affiliated with them. Check ird.govt.nz and acc.co.nz, or ask a qualified tax agent. Last checked against official sources: October 17, 2026. Anything marked expected should be re-checked. Examples use made-up numbers.
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Short answer: The IRD says you can file GST returns through some accounting software, which can pre-populate your return. We haven't tested the products below, don't rank them and make no promise they will reduce your tax.
What to compare
- GST return filing from the software (confirm with the provider; the IRD says this depends on the software package).
- Bank feeds, receipt capture and expense categories.
- Invoicing and payment features.
- Price and any trial terms.
- Export and data ownership; privacy.
- Whether you need an accountant or tax agent.
Links
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Ad Xero
Accounting software. The IRD says GST filing from software depends on the package. We have not tested Xero and we do not rank it.
Ad Dext
Expense capture. New Zealand availability was not verified. We have not tested Dext and we do not rank it.
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FAQ
Do I need software? Not necessarily; the IRD allows filing in myIR, in software or on paper.
Is this advice? No.
What we could not verify
- Features, prices and fit of any product; Dext availability in NZ.
- Affiliate programme terms.
- Tax rates and brackets, Working for Families, KiwiSaver and other rules are not covered.
- Public holidays (including regional anniversary days) can move dates; we only applied the cases shown in the IRD calendar.
Sources (official)
- IRD, Filing GST — official page (read October 17, 2026)
- IRD, Registering for GST — official page (read October 17, 2026)