Tax Rebate Changes

Changes to New Zealand Income Tax Act 2007 and applied from the 2008-2009 tax year means that individuals donating to a registered charity an amount of $5 or more up to their taxable income can claim a tax rebate of 33.33% on the donated amount.

 The Leprosy Mission New Zealand is a Registered Charity No CC37638

Companies have had the donation threshold of 5% of their income removed. From the 2008-2009 tax year businesses can claim a tax deduction on donated amounts limited to the amount that would be the company's net income before taking into account the donation deduction.

This change has the potential to make more money available for donations to charitable organisations such as The Leprosy Mission.

Maori authority

The Income Tax Act 2007 allows a Maori authority to claim a deduction for all donations it makes to a Maori association and all charitable or other public benefit gifts it makes to a society, institution, association, organisation, trust or fund. The deduction is limited to the amount that would be the Maori authority's net income before taking into account the donation deduction.

If you would like to make a donation to the work of The Leprosy Mission New Zealand follow this link:  Donate now. Or Contact Us for more information.