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1. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsCharitable giving tax relief (Self Assessment helpsheet HS342)

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   Jul 4, 2014 · How to claim relief on a Self Assessment tax return if you donate to charity through Gift Aid, Payroll Giving or gifts of shares, securities, land or buildings.

2. www.gov.uk › donating-to-charityTax relief when you donate to a charity: Overview - GOV.UK

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   The tax goes to you or the charity. How this works depends on whether you donate: through Gift Aid; straight from your wages or pension through a Payroll Giving scheme; land, property or shares...

3. www.gov.uk › donating-to-charity › gift-aidTax relief when you donate to a charity: Gift Aid - GOV.UK

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   • What you need to do
   • If you donate through Payroll Giving
   • If you’re a higher-rate taxpayer
   • If you get Married Couple’s Allowance

   You need to make a Gift Aid declaration for the charity to claim. The charity or CASC will give you a form to sign. They must also have an HMRC charity reference number - ask the charity or CASC if you’re not sure.

   You must give a declaration to each charity you want to donate to through Gift Aid.

   You can include all donations from the last 4 years. Tell the charity about any tax years where you did not pay enough tax.

   If the charity or CASC gets back more tax than you’ve paid, HMRC may ask you to pay more tax to cover the difference.

   See full list on gov.uk

   If your employer or pension provider offers a Payroll Giving scheme, any donations you give through the scheme will be taken before Income Tax is taken off.

   You’ll still pay National Insurance contributions on the amount of your donation. But you will not pay any Income Tax on the amount you donate.

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   You can claim back the difference between the tax you’ve paid on the donation and what the charity got back when you fill in your Self Assessment tax return. It’s the same if you live in Scotland. Do this either:

   •through your Self Assessment tax return

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   Your tax-free allowance may increase if you make donations through Gift Aid and claim Married Couple’s Allowance.

   If you fill in a Self Assessment tax return, your allowance will be adjusted automatically if it needs to be.

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4. www.taxadvisermagazine.com › article › charitableCharitable giving and tax: dispelling the myths | Tax Adviser

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   Oct 23, 2023 · As Christmas approaches – the time when donating to charity is at its peak – this article aims to debunk the most prevalent myths around charitable giving and tax in the UK, shedding light on how both advisers and donors can benefit from these conversations.

5. mooreks.co.uk › insights › gift-aid-the-tax-benefitsGift Aid: The tax benefits of charitable giving – Moore ...

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   Jul 12, 2024 · Making charitable donations under the Gift Aid regime is often overlooked as a way to reduce UK tax liabilities without taking complex advice. Here, we explore the tax benefits of charitable giving for higher or additional rate taxpayers, and the potential pitfalls in incorrect reporting.

6. www.moneysavingexpert.com › family › gift-aidHow does Gift Aid work? - MoneySavingExpert

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   What is Gift Aid and how does it work? Gift Aid is a government scheme that lets charities and 'Community Amateur Sports Clubs' claim tax relief on the donations that you make to them. Here's the gist: when you donate to charity, it's usually from your post-tax income.

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   How do I donate to a charity through Gift Aid?

   • You must give a declaration to each charity you want to donate to through Gift Aid. You can include all donations from the last 4 years. Tell the charity about any tax years where you did not pay enough tax. If the charity or CASC gets back more tax than you’ve paid, HMRC may ask you to pay more tax to cover the difference.

   Tax relief when you donate to a charity: Gift Aid - GOV.UK

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   How do I claim back tax on a charity donation?

   • You can claim back the difference between the tax you’ve paid on the donation and what the charity got back when you fill in your Self Assessment tax return. It’s the same if you live in Scotland. Do this either: You donate £100 to charity - they claim Gift Aid to make your donation £125.

   Tax relief when you donate to a charity: Gift Aid - GOV.UK

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   Are donations to charity tax free?

   • Donations by individuals to charity or to community amateur sports clubs (CASCs) are tax free. This is called tax relief. This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg). The tax goes to you or the charity. How this works depends on whether you donate: This also applies to sole traders and partnerships.

   Tax relief when you donate to a charity: Overview - GOV.UK

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   How do you make charitable donations in a will?

   • Donors should take legal advice on how best to build charitable donations into their will; the options are direct gifts or using trustees to make donations from a fund allocated under the will. With payroll giving, donations are taken from gross pay before income tax is deducted.

   Charitable giving and tax: dispelling the myths

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   Can you donate money to a charity in the UK?

   • In the UK, you can donate cash, shares or property to charity and all three have different tax implications. For example, donating shares might be most tax-effective for the client, but the charity won’t be able to claim the Gift Aid and could ultimately receive less money.

   Charitable giving and tax: dispelling the myths

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   Can a donor give £100 to a charity?

   • An additional rate taxpayer can give £100 to a charity with a net cost to the donor of £55. However, the donor needs to transfer £80 to the charity, which reclaims £20 in basic rate income tax. The donor claims the balance of £25 on the self assessment tax return. Not everyone understands that both the donor and the charity claim tax refunds.

   Charitable giving and tax: dispelling the myths

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8. www.easyfundraising.org.uk › blog › the-completeThe Complete Guide to Gift Aid for Charities - Easyfundraising

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   Oct 13, 2023 · Maximize your charity's fundraising potential with our comprehensive guide to Gift Aid. Understand the process, increase your donations and make a bigger impact with easyfundraising. Dive in now!