Taxation Review Authority confirms that backdated ACC weekly compensation is taxed in the year of receipt

The disputant challenged her income tax assessment for the tax year ended 31 March 2018 (the Period in Dispute).  The Accident Compensation Corporation (“ACC”) made a gross payment of $180,951.22 (the Weekly Compensation Payment) to the disputant in the Period in Dispute.  The Commissioner of Inland Revenue (“the Commissioner”) taxed the entire Weekly Compensation Payment in the Period in Dispute when the disputant received it.

Tax Information Bulletin Vol 33 No 10 - November 2021