Boost Your Business with the New Investment Tax Incentive

If you or your customers have been thinking about upgrading your business technology, there’s never been a better time. The New Zealand Government’s Investment Boost Tax Incentive, announced in Budget 2025, is an opportunity for businesses to modernise their operations and save on tax at the same time.

We’ll break down what the incentive means, how it works, and how New Zealand Resellers can take advantage of it- especially when it comes to helping your customers invest in the right technology.

“The Investment Boost is a welcome concession for New Zealand businesses — enabling a 20% upfront tax deduction on new equipment, it empowers businesses to upgrade infrastructure, stay competitive, and drive innovation in a fast-evolving digital landscape." - Donna Harkness | Associate Director Tax | BDO Auckland

What is the Investment Boost Tax Incentive?

The Investment Boost is a new tax policy designed to stimulate business investment and productivity. From 22 May 2025, you and your customers can:

• Immediately deduct 20% of the cost of new eligible business assets from their taxable income.
• Continue to claim standard depreciation on the remaining 80% of the asset’s value.

There’s no cap on the value of eligible investments, and the incentive is available to all businesses, regardless of size or industry.

Eligible tech investments may include:

• Laptops, desktops, and tablets
• Servers and networking equipment
• Cybersecurity systems
• Software and cloud-based platforms
• Data storage and backup solutions
• Smart devices and IoT infrastructure

What is the Investment Boost Tax Incentive? What Does This Mean for Resellers? 

Technology is one of the most powerful areas where the Investment Boost Tax Incentive can make a real difference. Whether it’s a small business upgrading its point-of-sale system or a large enterprise investing in cloud infrastructure, the 20% immediate deduction offers a compelling reason to act now.

But this is more than just a tax break, it’s a call to action for New Zealand businesses to invest in future-ready technology.

With improved cash flow from tax savings, customers may be more open to premium solutions or larger-scale upgrades than they previously considered. This creates a valuable opportunity to upsell smarter, more scalable technologies that deliver long-term value.

From servers and storage to cloud migration, networking, collaboration tools, and end-user devices, resellers can guide customers toward smarter investments that drive both digital transformation and tax efficiency.

How to Maximise the Incentive: Audit, Advise, Accelerate

1. Offer a Technology Audit
   Identify outdated systems, inefficiencies, and security risks in your customers’ environments.
2. Build a Prioritised Investment Roadmap
   Use audit insights to recommend upgrades aligned with the Incentive’s timeframes and your customers’ business goals.
3. Partner with a Strategic Distributor 
   Choose a distributor who understands the local market and can provide fast access to eligible solutions, credit options, and support.
4. Plan for Scalability 
   Recommend systems that not only meet current needs but also support long-term growth over the next 3–5 years.
5. Position Yourself as a Trusted Advisor 
   Combine technical expertise with financial insight to help customers unlock both digital transformation and tax efficiency.

The Investment Boost Tax Incentive is more than just a tax break - it’s a strategic opportunity to future-proof your customers business. By helping them invest in the right technology today, you’re not only saving money, but also setting them up for long term success.

At Dicker Data, we’re here to help you navigate the incentive and choose the right tech solutions to grow your business. Whether you need advice, a quote, or a full digital transformation plan, we’ve got you covered.