What is a tax-deductible donation?
A tax-deductible donation is a gift made to a charitable organisation that can be deducted from your taxable income, reducing the amount of tax you owe. These donations must be made to organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status to be eligible for tax deductions.
Save the Children Australia is part of the world's leading independent organisation for children. Operating in over 117 countries and with over 100 years of experience, we reach millions of children annually, providing life-saving aid, education, and protection. Over 80% of donations go directly to our programs, ensuring your contribution makes the greatest impact possible. Here is everything you need to know about reducing your tax burden while making a difference.
How much of donations are tax deductible?
In Australia, all donations over $2 AUD to DGRs are fully tax deductible. There is no limit to the amount you can claim, provided it does not reduce your taxable income to below zero. For large donations where your income would be less than nil, the deduction can generally be spread over multiple years if necessary.
How do tax-deductible donations work?
Donating to Save the Children is not only a generous act of kindness but also a smart financial move. Here’s how tax-deductible donations work:
- Eligibility: To claim a tax deduction, donations must be $2 AUD or more and given to an organisation with DGR status. Save the Children Australia is a recognised DGR, making all qualifying donations tax deductible.
- Record Keeping: You must keep a record of your donation, such as a receipt, if you intend to claim more than $10 AUD. Save the Children provides tax receipts immediately on one-off donations or at the end of each financial year to regular donors.
- Tax Return: When filing your tax return, include your charitable donations under Section D9 (Gifts and Donations). Ensure your details are up-to-date to receive your receipt promptly.
Making the most of your tax-deductible donation
Your tax-deductible donation to Save the Children helps provide essential services to children in need. Our programs reach the most vulnerable children in Australia and abroad, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive. As a DGR, by donating to Save the Children you are also reducing your taxable income, making it a win-win situation come tax time.
When you donate to Save the Children, your contribution supports a variety of critical programs, including:
- Emergency Response: Providing food, water, shelter, and education to children affected by disasters.
- Health and Nutrition: Offering medical care and nutritional support to combat malnutrition and preventable diseases.
- Education: Ensuring children have access to quality education, helping them break the cycle of poverty.
- Child Protection: Protecting children from abuse, exploitation, and violence.
You can help save a child born into hunger
Two-year-old Aisha was at risk from severe acute malnutrition. Her mum Saadia was terrified to see her only daughter at risk from a deadly disease.
“When my daughter was sick, I thought she would die,” Saadia said. She travelled for a day to bring her daughter to a Save the Children hospital. There they were met by our health worker Dr Fowzia.
Thanks to tax-deductible donations Dr Fowzia immediately started Aisha on an emergency treatment with therapeutic formula, followed by peanut paste to aid her recovery. It’s a vital treatment that helps malnourished children recover.
"[Aisha] has gained weight and is getting stronger," Saadia proudly shared. "She was sick before I brought her here, but she's now in good health."
With increasing climate events and conflict, and the rising cost of living, food and other basic items are being pushed further out of reach of many families. There’s never been a more important time to give children lifesaving support.
Your kind gift can help provide the treatment that can save the life of a severely malnourished child.
Make a difference today
Support our mission by making a single or monthly donation.
Visit our donation page to contribute and take advantage of the tax-deduction benefits. Your generosity can change lives and provide children with a brighter future.