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IRD TAX CLAIM

Shri Ganesh Temple - Christchurch

Donating to the Sri Ganesha Temple Christchurch not only supports the temple's activities but also entitles you to a tax credit from New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department (IRD). As a registered charity (Charity Number: CC55805) under the Shri Ganesh Trust (GST Number: 125-926-428), donations of $5 or more are eligible for a tax credit of 33.33% of the donated amount.

Eligibility Criteria

  • To claim a donation tax credit, ensure that:

  • You are an individual (not a company, trust, or partnership).

  • You have earned taxable income during the tax year in which the donation was made.

  • You were a New Zealand tax resident at any time during the tax year (1 April to 31 March).

Steps to Claim Your Tax Credit

1. Register for a myIR Account:

  • Visit the myIR registration page to create an account.

  • If you already have a myIR account but haven't registered for donation tax credits, log in, navigate to 'I want to...', select 'More...', then 'Register for donation tax credit', and complete the registration form.

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2. Register for Donation Tax Credit:

  • Log in to your myIR account.

  • Navigate to the "I want to" section on your dashboard.

  • Select "More..." and then "Register for donation tax credit".

  • Complete the registration form with your details and submit.

3. Submit Donation Receipts:

  • After registration, log in to your myIR account.

  • On the "Summary" tab, find the "Donation tax credit" section and click "Enter donation tax credit receipts".

  • Click "+ Add a receipt" and enter the details of your donation to the Sri Ganesha Temple Christchurch.

  • Attach a scanned copy or photo of your donation receipt.

  • Submit the receipt.

4. Await Confirmation:

  • Once you submit your receipts, IRD will process your tax credit claim after the tax year ends (31 March).

  • If you owe any tax, the credit will be applied to it; otherwise, a refund will be deposited into your bank account.

  • Most refunds are processed and paid by June each year.

Alternative Submission Method

  • If you prefer not to use myIR, you can submit your donation receipts manually:

  • Complete the Tax credit claim form - IR526.

  • Mail the form along with your receipts to:

  • Inland Revenue
    PO Box 39090
    Wellington Mail Centre
    Lower Hutt 5045

  • IRD will notify you of your tax credit amount within 12 weeks.

Important Notes

  • You can claim tax credits for donations made within the past four years.

  • Ensure that your donations do not provide any direct benefit to you or your family to remain eligible.

  • Keep all donation receipts, as they are required for your claim.

By following these steps, you can support the Sri Ganesha Temple Christchurch while benefiting from the available tax credits.

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