Are donations to a Givealittle or Good Cause page tax deductible?
Only if the money goes to an approved donee organisation. Donations to individuals are not eligible.
Fundraising guide
Can I claim a tax credit on my donation?
In New Zealand you can claim a tax credit of one third of eligible donations, but only for donations to approved donee organisations. Most personal fundraisers do not qualify.
Written and reviewed by the Good Cause team at Webfit Solutions Limited · Updated 29 September 2026 · About Good Cause
What qualifies
Inland Revenue lets individuals who are New Zealand tax residents claim one third of donations of $5 or more made to approved donee organisations, such as many registered charities, schools and kindergartens. The credit cannot be more than one third of your taxable income.
What does not qualify
Gifts to individuals, donations where you receive something in return, and non-cash gifts do not qualify. That means donations to a personal fundraiser, such as help for a family after a house fire, are not eligible.
How to claim
Keep your receipts. You can claim after the tax year ends on 31 March, through myIR, and you have up to four years to submit receipts.
Good Cause receipts
Good Cause emails a contribution receipt for every donation. It is a payment receipt, not a donation tax receipt, unless the campaign’s beneficiary is an approved donee organisation and says so on the campaign page.
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Common questions
What is the minimum donation for a tax credit?
Each donation must be $5 or more.
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This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.