Let’s talk about how Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are taxed in New Zealand. Exciting stuff. Creating this blog post gave my brain quite the workout, I can assure you! I’ve written specifically about tax a few times over the years, but rules change, companies come and go, and the tax questions keep arriving in my inbox. This post was inspired by Susan, who asked about overseas ETFs, the FIF rules, and even whether you pay tax if your investment makes a loss. Tax is complicated, which is why I keep my investing simple. I want you to read what I’ve written and then research, discover and learn for yourself. If you keep your investing simple, you should not need an accountant or tax professional. When the topic of taxes comes up, I’ve often noticed that people can get themselves quite worked up. But for me, someone who has invested for many years, paying tax on investments has always been relatively straightforward.