Use this tool to better understand your eligibility and how to apply for the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Extension or the new Resurgence Wage Subsidy Scheme.
You can apply for the Wage Subsidy Extension, or the new Resurgence Wage Subsidy, if your business or you, as a contractor or sole trader, has experienced a further loss of revenue due to COVID-19. These subsidies are open to all businesses, all sectors and all regions and are intended to help you pay your staff or yourself, as a contractor.
You may be eligible to apply if you, or any of your staff are not currently receiving a wage subsidy or Leave Support payment.
This tool helps you check your eligibility for both the Wage Subsidy Extension and the Resurgence Wage Subsidy.
Wage Subsidy Extension and Leave Support
Note: If you receive any wage subsidy it’s important that you submit to Inland Revenue:
- Employer Information forms declaring the total wage payments (the subsidy plus employer-funded pay) and
- Relevant PAYE and other deductions.
Wage subsidies (external link) — Inland Revenue
Click here to use the tool.
SOURCE: Business.govt.nz
