Give more to Concern - at no extra cost to you.
By simply dating, signing and returning a Tax Relief form today, supporters can help Concern reclaim thousands of euro from the Revenue Commissioners at no extra cost to themselves. Just imagine the difference this extra funding could make to the people who live in the developing countries where Concern works.
Who can claim tax relief and how does it work?
If you are a PAYE only tax payer, and have given €250 or more to Concern in the course of a tax year, Concern can reclaim the tax paid on your donations. This only applies to personal donations you have made and not to money raised through sponsorship.
If you are self-assessed, or a corporation, you can reclaim the tax paid on your donation(s). You will need a copy of your donation history to attach to your assessment form. You can get your donation history from Concern's team. Please call ++ 353 1 417 7777. You/the company can choose to make a donation to Concern out of the money you reclaim from the Revenue Commissioners.
How much more will my donation be worth?
Concern can reclaim an extra 25% of the value of your donations if you are a standard rate tax payer of 20%. For example, if you have given €250 over the course of a year, this will be worth an extra €63 to Concern.
€250 total donation at 20% Standard Rate Tax:
- €250 x 100/80 = €312.50
- €312.50 - €250 = €63
Concern can reclaim an extra 72% of the value of your donations if you are a higher rate taxpayer of 42%. For example, if you have given €250 over the course of a year, this is worth an extra €181 to Concern.
€250 total donation at 42% Higher Rate Tax:
- €250 x 100/58 = €431.03
- €431.03 - €250 = €181.03
My tax rate is personal. Will this information remain confidential?
Yes. Your details are confidential to Concern and the Revenue Commissioners. The information will not be used for anything other than the tax claim.
Where do I get a tax relief form?
Once a year Concern automatically mails a tax relief form to all individual Concern donors whose donations qualify for a tax reclaim. Simply complete the form and return it to Concern's Freepost address, Concern, Camden Street, Freepost F 1906, Dublin 2.
Click here to download the form
You only need to fill out one form for the whole year, even if you have made several separate donations to Concern.
If you are self-assessed simply send your donation receipt with your annual tax return form as proof of payment, to the Revenue Commissioners. Concern will resend you a donation receipt at your request. Also see http://www.revenue.ie/ for further information on charity tax relief for self assessed individuals.
If you are a company, treat your donation(s) as normal business expense, deductible at the appropriate rate of corporation tax. If you need Concern to resend a donation receipt please call our Concern Team on 01 4177777 for assistance. Also see http://www.revenue.ie/ for further information on charity tax relief for self assessed individuals.
For assistance completing your tax form, or for donation receipts, please call the Concern team on ++ 353 1 417 7777.
What and where do I find my PPS number?
This number is given to you by the Revenue Commissioners. You will find it quoted on any form/correspondence sent to you by them.
I do not pay tax, but my husband/wife does.
If you are taxed as a married couple, either party can sign the form using either party's PPS number.
I am a pensioner. Am I eligible for charity tax relief?
Pensioners may pay some PAYE tax on their pension. Concern can claim on this amount.
What if I give to more than one charity?
It does not matter if you have given to other charities as well. Concern only reclaims tax on the donations made to Concern.
What if I am a self-assessed tax payer?
This scheme is for PAYE - only tax payers. If your income is self-assessed or partly self-assessed we cannot claim tax on your donation. You can claim your own relief from the revenue. Please call 01 4177725 or email us at concern.taxappeal@concern.net if you require a list of your donations for the year.
