Donation tax credits

You can claim tax credits for donations you make to approved organisations, such as registered charities and schools.

You can submit your donation receipts to us to claim 1/3rd of the value of eligible donations over $5. You can only claim donation receipts that add up to your total taxable income for a tax year. If your total donations were more than your total taxable income in a year, you can split your donations and allow your partner to claim the rest (up to their taxable income).

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Submit a donation receipt You need to submit your donation receipts to claim your donation tax credit. The easiest way to do this is in myIR. If you do not have myIR, you can submit your receipts using the Tax credit claim form – IR526.
About donation tax credits Individuals can claim 1/3rd of the value of eligible donations over $5, up to their taxable income.
Getting the right receipt for your donation To claim donation tax credits, you have 4 years to submit receipts from an approved organisation that clearly show all required information.
Approved donee organisations Check if you can claim donation tax credits on donations to an organisation.
Sharing and transferring your donation tax credit You can share your donation tax credit with a spouse or partner. You can also transfer your credit to other debt you have with us.
Donating to schools You can claim donation tax credits for donations to most schools and parent teacher organisations.
Finish a draft donation receipt If you’ve saved a draft receipt for donation tax credits in myIR, you’ll need to submit it before we can work out your tax credit.