Donate to a charity. Claim your tax credit.

Donate to a charity. Claim your tax credit.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many Canadians have made generous donations to churches, hospitals, and other registered charities. Did you know that your donation may be eligible for a tax credit?

Claim your tax credit

To claim this charitable tax credit, save your official donation receipts from any registered charities or other qualified donees. Once you have your receipts from all your donations, follow these steps:

Step 1: Calculate the tax credit by calculating the eligible amount of your donations. Usually, this is the amount shown on your charitable donation receipt.

Step 2: Decide how much you want to claim. You can also claim donations made by your spouse or common-law partner. In one tax year, you can claim:

  • donations you made between January 1st and December 31st of that year
  • any unclaimed donations you made in the last five years
  • any unclaimed donations you made in the last ten years that were gifts of ecologically sensitive land made after February 10, 2014

Step 3: Enter the amount on your income tax and benefit return.

Keep your official donation receipts along with proof of payment such as canceled cheques, credit card, or bank statements, for six years in case the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) asks to see them.

 

Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/newsroom/tax-tips/tax-tips-2020/donate-charity-claim-tax-credit.html

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