If you’ve generously donated over €250 any of the last four years, UNICEF can claim up to 45% of your gift back in tax – which means you can help even more children in need without donating again.
To find our more, visit our dedicated tax relief page here.
Or scroll down to find answers to some of our most common questions.
Tax Back Scheme FAQ
Donations that amount to €250 in any one year or more qualify for tax back.
If you gave €250 or more in a single year and are a taxpayer, UNICEF can claim up to 45% of the value of your donation; this means a donation of €250 could be worth an extra €112.33. If you donate €1,000 UNICEF can claim €449.30, making your donation to children worth €1,449.30!
You will find this on your payslip, Public Services Card or any communication from the Office of the Revenue Commissioner.
You may be jointly assessed and if that’s the case, you can still fill out the form. You just need to fill out the details of the person who pays tax.
If you were either a self-assessed taxpayer or paid tax on your annual income in the year that your donation of over €250 was paid, then you can go ahead and fill out the form. Otherwise unfortunately we will not be able to claim tax back.
Since 1 Jan 2013, self-assessed and PAYE taxpayers are treated the same – all tax back goes to the charity, not the taxpayer. So, while you don’t get the tax back yourself, your donations to UNICEF Ireland can be worth up to 45% without donating again.
If you are not a taxpayer or you prefer not to receive the tax form in future, please call our Donor Care Team on 01 878 3000.
The donation amount on the form is what you have given to UNICEF. It doesn’t matter if you have given to other charities as well.
Yes. The tax form is valid for 5 years, but if you decide later that you do not want UNICEF to receive tax back, you can cancel an enduring certificate at any stage by contacting UNICEF Ireland.
Unfortunately, we can only claim tax back on donations which came personally from you.
Absolutely not. We can only claim tax back on donations which you have already given to us, or that you may give in the next 4 years.
No. You don’t need to tell us your earnings or how much tax you pay. All we need is your authorisation to claim back tax on your donations, which you can give by signing and dating the tax form. What’s more, the information that you disclose on a Charity Tax Relief Form will be kept completely confidential
Further Questions?
If you have any further queries about the Charity Tax Back Scheme, which are not covered in this FAQ, or need help with returning your form please contact our Donor Care Team on 01 8783000 or email [email protected]