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.