Claiming a Tax Rebate

All donations to The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ of $5 and over are tax deductible in New Zealand. Claiming your tax rebate and donating it to The Foundation is a fantastic way to make your donation go further, and to contribute even more to our sight restoring work.

What are the laws regarding tax rebates?

Donations of $5 and over are tax deductible in New Zealand.

Since 1st April 2008 individuals can claim 33.3% up to the limit of their total annual income and companies to the limit of their annual net income. Small businesses with five or fewer shareholders are also included in the company deduction for the first time.

The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ can accept your tax rebate because we are approved by the Inland Revenue Department as a donee organisation and are also registered with the Charities Commission, which monitors charities on its register.

Why should I claim a rebate?

If you do not claim your tax rebate the money remains with the government. However, if you claim your rebate and donate it to The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, you can make your initial donation work again.

It's a great way of making your donations tax efficient and of contributing even more to our sight restoring work!

Remember, if you donate $100 to us, you are eligible to claim $33 back in a tax rebate. This tax rebate can help us restore even more sight.

How do I claim my rebate and donate it to The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ?

Follow these simple steps to donate your rebate directly to The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ:

Complete the IRD tax rebate form IR 526. If you need help completing this form, download the worksheet IR 527 or rebate information sheet IR 525.
In Box 7 of this form, enter The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ's IRD number : 60 328 560.
Under "Name of person receiving the tax credit" write The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ.
In Box 8, chose any amount to transfer and the year. You can chose to donate all or part of your rebate to us.
Post your completed IR 526 form with your Fred Hollows Foundation receipts to the IRD. To find out where to send your form consult the IRD website here. If you need copies of your Fred Hollows Foundation donation receipts, contact us.
Let us know you have transferred your rebate to us by downloading a confirmation of rebate form here and either posting or emailing to us.
The rebate will then be transferred by the IRD to The Fred Hollows Foundation bank account, helping us help more people with avoidable blindness!

Questions?

If you would like to discuss your tax rebate with us, contact us on 0800 227 229 or email info@hollows.org.nz.

Thank you!