Sometimes claimable
Can I claim charitable donations on tax?
Donations can be deductible when made to eligible deductible gift recipients and when they meet tax criteria.
General guidance for Australian tax deductions only, not personal tax advice.
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Find my missed deductionsWhen charitable donations may be claimable
- Recipient must be a deductible gift recipient.
- Donation must meet eligibility rules.
When it is usually not claimable
- Gifts with significant personal benefit may not be deductible.
Records to keep
- Donation receipt
Quick answer
Sometimes claimable. Whether you can claim charitable donations usually comes down to work-related use, whether you paid for it yourself, whether any private portion is excluded, and whether you can support the claim with records.
Verify with current ATO guidance
ATO: Occupation and industry specific guidesATO: Records you need to keepATO: Work-related deductions
Deductly guide last reviewed: 2026-04-16