February 2026 - SME Financial

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Borrowed money from your company? Proposed IR changes could see shareholder loans taxed as dividends. Find out what this means for you.

Inland Revenue Targets Shareholder Loans

February 26, 2026 / SME Business Advisory Team

Borrowed money from your company? Proposed IR changes could see shareholder loans taxed as dividends. Find out what this means for you.