How to sort your income tax and GST, pay less tax when you cannot get an exemption, look after your volunteers and people who donate money to you, and protect your overseas funds.
File the right returns to keep your not-for-profit running
Your not-for-profit or charity may need to file returns with us, Charities Services or the Companies Office.
Income tax
Income tax on different types of not-for-profit income.
GST and assets
When to include income in your GST return, and how to treat assets that you buy or sell.
Pay less tax with a not-for-profit income deduction
If you cannot get an exemption, an income deduction lets you reduce your income by $1,000 and pay less tax.
Volunteers and student loans
Sorting volunteer payments and expenses, and how your volunteers can keep their student loans interest-free while they're working for you overseas.
Helping people who donate to you claim their refund
People who donate at least $5 to your organisation can claim a donation tax credit (refund), if we've approved you as a donee organisation and you give them a receipt with all the right details on it.
Requirements for creating donation receipts
You can help people who donate to you by giving them a receipt with all the details we need. If any details are missing, the person who donated may not be able to get money back for that donation.
Protecting your not-for-profit's overseas funds
Keep your not-for-profit's overseas funds safe from terrorists and organised crime.