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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When 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 guides ATO: Records you need to keep ATO: Work-related deductions

Deductly guide last reviewed: 2026-04-16

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