Tax deductible charity donations
Donate at tax time to bring hope to over 900 critically ill children in need of your support. When you make a donation to a children's charity in Australia it may reduce your tax bill.
How to make a tax deductible donation
1. Depending on your personal tax position, you may be able to claim a deduction for your donation to receive a tax benefit. To be eligible for a tax-deductible receipt, your donation just needs to be over $2.
2. To be eligible for a tax deduction in this financial year, ensure you don’t miss the deadline and donate before 30 June.
3. Donate online to receive your tax receipt faster to help with your tax claims. Not only does giving online allow you to get your receipt quickly, it also allows us to put your gift straight to work to help deliver wishes for critically ill kids.
4. Make sure you keep a copy of your charitable giving receipts from 1 July - 30 June. If you are a Make-A-Wish Regular Giver with an ongoing/ regular gift, we’ll make things easy and send you an annual receipt in early July.
You can find more information about the rules and guidelines for tax deductible donations by visiting the ATO website.
Help kids like Lawson Wish Big
At just four years old, Lawson is full of curiosity and a big wish.
Living with muscular dystrophy, he faces daily challenges most of us never have to think about — but that doesn’t stop his unique imagination.
Lawson's wish had to include diggers AND dolphins. It’s an unexpected combination that makes perfect sense when you know Lawson.
Today you can help children WISH Big and feel big – by granting their unique wish. A big wish is the opportunity to see possibility beyond a child's medical condition - it brings hope, joy and lasting memories.
For Lawson and his family, his wish is more than just a fun day. It’s a joyful distraction, a memory to hold onto, and a powerful reminder of what hope can do.
Tax deductible donation FAQs
There are many ways you can support Make-A-Wish Australia. The most common are once-off donations, regular monthly giving and workplace giving.
All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. You are only able to claim the amount you personally donate, and not the matched total amount.
All regular donors receive an annual tax statement, via either post or email. If you are a regular donor to Make-A-Wish, you'll receive your statement by 25 July.
Yes. Like individuals, a business can claim donations as a tax deduction when making gifts to a charity. You'll find lots of helpful info on the Australia Taxation Office website.
