Completing an IR10 form helps speed up the processing of your tax return. If an IR10 is completed, financial records don't have to be included, although they may be requested later.

This form can be completed on-screen by typing content directly into the PDF document. Once you have completed the form it is important that you print it out as you will not be able to save the information you enter into the form.

Use this form if the IR10G determines you are "in business". The Income Tax Act 2004 defines business as "any profession, trade or manufacture or undertaking carried on for pecuniary profit".

Generally, you will need to complete an IR10 if you:

• are self employed
• receive other income
• are claiming expenses against income.

Your IRD number and financial records.