Donation Tax Credit Guide — Taranaki Hindu Cultural Trust

Charitable Giving in New Zealand

As a registered charity (CC61749), donations of $5 or more to the Taranaki Hindu Cultural Trust are eligible for a 33.33% tax credit from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

Trust Details for Claims:
• Registered Name: Taranaki Hindu Cultural Trust
• Registration Number: CC61749
• IRD Number: 141 230 689
• Disclaimer: *Eligibility for and the final amount of any tax credit depends on your individual income tax bracket.

Step 1: Check Registration in myIR

Log into your Inland Revenue myIR account. If the "Donation Tax Credit" account link is not visible in your main summary window, it means you must register first (applicable if you're claiming a donation tax credit for the first time in New Zealand). Navigate to the "I want to" section at the top right of the dashboard.

Step 1: Accessing I want to section in myIR summary dashboard to register

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Step 2: Register for Donation Tax Credit

Inside the search or options, choose "Register for donation tax credit". This launches the online form where you'll confirm your eligibility as an individual claiming NZ tax residency, tax liability, and check your banking and personal contact details. Fill out and submit this first-time registration form.

Step 2: Confirming details in the registration form inside myIR

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Step 3: Enter Your Donation Receipts

Once registered, go to your Donation Tax Credit Account and click on "Enter donation tax credit receipts". Fill in the organization details using your official receipt issued by the Trust: name, IRD number (141 230 689), date, and amount. If you are married or in a de facto relationship, you can choose to split the donation credit between you and your partner.

Step 3: Accessing the receipt portal inside your myIR account summary

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Step 4: Attach Receipt & Submit Return

Fill out the detailed receipt fields in the claim. Upload the PDF file or clear image photo of your official donation receipt issued by the Trust as an attachment. Once everything is verified, click submit to file your donations rebate return for IRD review.

Step 4: Uploading receipt attachment and completing the entry fields in MyIR

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Step 5: Boost Your Gift by Re-Gifting Your Tax Credit

Instead of pocketing your refund, you can choose to re-gift your tax refund directly to the temple! In the final submission screens, you will have the option to transfer some or all of your credit. Provide the Taranaki Hindu Cultural Trust IRD number 141 230 689 to automatically redirect your rebate back into building Aotearoa's spiritual home.

Step 5: Choosing to transfer donation credit refunds to another tax account or charity in myIR

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💡 Key Points to Remember

📅 The NZ tax year ends on March 31. You can claim donation tax credits for the past 4 years of giving.
💰 If you have a tax liability due, the donation credit will offset your bill first, and any surplus is refunded directly to your nominated bank account.
⏰ Most donation returns submitted via MyIR are processed by June each year for salaried individuals.
❓ If you have questions about receipt copies or need a consolidated summary of your yearly donations, please reach out to the Trust at info@taranakihindus.org.