Make a Difference and Claim a Tax-Deduction
When you donate to Canteen, you're helping young Australians aged 12–25 who are impacted by cancer to receive life-changing support. But did you know your generosity can also provide a financial benefit? All donations of $2 or more to Canteen are tax-deductible, giving you the chance to reduce your taxable income while supporting young people impacted by cancer.
What is a Tax-Deductible Donation?
In Australia, a tax-deductible donation is a voluntary gift of $2 or more made to a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), like Canteen. This means you can claim your donation as a deduction when completing your tax return, potentially lowering the amount of tax you need to pay.
Canteen is officially registered as a DGR with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and all donations of $2 or more may be claimed as taxable charitable donations.
Both one-off donations and monthly contributions as part of Canteen's regular giving program are tax-deductible.
Types of Tax-Deductible Donations
Both one-off donations and monthly contributions as part of Canteen's regular giving program are tax-deductible.
One-off donations
Give a commitment free tax-deductible donation today to support young Australians impacted by cancer.
Monthly giving
Sign up as a member of the CanDo family, give a regular tax-deductible donation to Canteen and make the biggest impact.
How to Claim Your Tax Deduction
- Donate $2 or more to Canteen online by credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- Canteen sends a consolidated annual tax receipt each year for regular givers. Upon making a one-off donation, you will receive an email confirmation and instant receipt.
- Lodge your tax return. Enter the total amount of your donations in the relevant section of your return.
Why Donate Before June 30?
The end of the financial year (EOFY) is the perfect time to give:
- Save on your tax bill by reducing your taxable income by the amount that you donate in the financial year. This means you pay less tax.
- Help Canteen fund essential support services for young people impacted by cancer.
- Donating before June 30 will allow your end of financial year donation to be included in your tax return for financial year 2024/2025.
Want to Make an Even Bigger Impact?
Become part of the generous CanDo Family as a regular giver and join a community that is having a crucial impact on the lives of young people impacted by cancer. Since 2006, our regular giving program has provided Canteen with stable and predictable income which crucially, has allowed us to ahead in providing the best possible life-changing support for young people.
Still unsure? Meet the inspiring young people who have been involved with Canteen, and read about how one couple's connection to Canteen led them to becoming part of the Canteen regular giving community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all charitable donations which are given to Canteen are tax-deductible.
You will receive an email confirmation with your receipt upon completing your donation when making a one-off donation. Members of the CanDo Family will receive an end of year receipt for the donations made within the financial year
Corporate donations to DGR (deductible gift recipients) organisations are tax deductible. Businesses can claim the same benefits from donating that individuals do. Just like an individual donation, a corporate donation must be $2 or more in value to be tax deductible.
In order to make a deduction on a donation, there are a few conditions that need to be met.
- The donation must be a genuine gift, with nothing received in return. Auction items or raffle tickets, for example, would not be viewed as a genuine gift as you are receiving something in return for money paid.
- The donation is $2 or more
- The organisation that receives the donation must be a DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient). You can view a full list of DGR entities on the Australian Business Register website. Canteen Australia is a DGR.
- You have a keep a record or recipt. When making a donation to Canteen, you receive an email confirmation containing a receipt. Regular givers who make a monthly contribution will receive a consolidated receipt at the end of the financial year.
Disclaimer: This content is general in nature and should not be taken as financial advice. Please consult a registered tax advisor or accountant for personalised guidance.