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Currently, over 1 million people are stuck in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, trapped in a forgotten situation since 2017. Overwhelmingly, the majority are children with little hope for a way out.
It’s a congested, dangerous environment in one of the most disaster-prone places in the world. Children struggle to access basics such as food, clean water and education, and girls face huge barriers to equality and safety.
Will you help the children and young people in Cox’s Bazar?
They face great challenges and desperately need the skills and tools to navigate their uncertain future and that of their community.
Please send a tax-deductible donation to ChildFund by 30 June.
*Names have been changed to protect individuals’ identities.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Australia, donations to registered charities like ours are tax deductible — it’s one way the government encourages individuals and organisations to support important causes.
When you donate to ChildFund Australia, your gift helps deliver essential programs that protect, educate, and empower children and families in need. And when tax time comes around, you can claim your donation as a deduction, which may reduce the amount of income tax you pay. It’s a win-win: you make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, and you receive a financial benefit in return.
So, not only does your generosity help create a brighter future — it also makes financial sense.
In Australia, there is no upper limit on the amount you can claim as a tax deduction for charitable donations — as long as certain conditions are met.
Your donation must be made to a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) — a registered charity or organisation approved by the ATO like ChildFund Australia.
– You can claim donations of $2 or more.
– The donation must be a true gift, meaning you don’t receive a material benefit in return (e.g. a raffle ticket or dinner).
– You’ll need a receipt from the charity that includes their ABN and confirms it’s a DGR.
– Donations are claimed in your individual tax return in the year they were made.
While there’s no set cap, the donation deduction cannot create or increase a tax loss. If your deduction is larger than your taxable income, the excess can be carried forward to future tax years.
To claim a tax deduction for a donation, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requires you to have a receipt as proof of your gift. This helps confirm that the donation was made to a registered charity like ChildFund Australia and that it meets all the criteria for a tax deduction. However, there are some exceptions. For example:
- If you donated through your employer’s workplace giving program, your payslip or payment summary may be enough evidence.
- For donations made through third-party platforms, you may be able to use the confirmation emails they send as proof.
Even so, we always recommend keeping your official receipt to make tax time easy and stress-free. If you ever misplace a receipt, don’t worry — just get in touch with us. We’re happy to help you retrieve a copy so you can claim your deduction with confidence.
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Yes, charity donations are tax deductible if certain conditions are met. If you’re filing your tax return for the first time, have never claimed donations or donated at all, you’re probably wanting to know more about how you can claim donations to charity on your taxes. We’ve answered some of the most important questions about tax deductible donations below.