IRD and donation tax credits and deductions

The New Zealand Inland Revenue Department tax credit policy enables donors to claim a tax credit.

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Donee organisations

This list shows donee organisations that Inland Revenue has approved for the purposes of sections KC 5, DB 32 and DV 11 of the Income Tax Act 2004. When a person makes a donation to an organisation listed here, generally they can claim a tax credit for that donation.  Companies can generally claim a deduction.  NB LIA Trust appears in the list as Lalotoa I Aotearoa Community and Social Services Trust TA LIA Trust Inc.c.

Claiming tax deductions for donations to non-profit organisations (Company)
Claiming your donations, childcare or housekeeper tax credits (Individual)

For individuals, one third of all donations of $5.00 or more attract a tax credit; but you'll need to keep your receipt.  From the 2008/2009 income year the tax credit is limited to the lesser of one third of donations or one third of taxable income.  However tax credits can be shared with a partner.

What to do at the end of the tax year (31 March) - Donations, childcare and housekeeper tax credits

If you made financial donations to a charity, or paid for childcare or a housekeeper (in certain situations) during the last tax year, you can claim part of it back as a tax credit. Use this page to find out more
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