Received some money or property from overseas that you weren’t expecting? Excellent (and congratulations!).   While you calculate what that means for you, please consider getting tax advice. If you have already sought advice on the tax treatment on your ‘windfall’, even better. If not, it’s worth reviewing to ensure everything is in order, as it may not be a windfall for NZ tax purposes, i.e. it could be taxable.  If you're a NZ tax resident ( and not a transitional resident