KEY POINTS
- Gift aid on charitable donations.
- Three conditions.
- Financial gain in return for a gift.
- Donor risks tax relief.
Charities in the UK depend on donations to keep them going and many taxpayers are more than happy to give. While philanthropy may be at the heart of some donations the generous tax reliefs available on charitable gifts must act as considerable sweeteners.
Gift aid is one of the most attractive reliefs available. In essence this increases the value of donations to charities and community amateur sports clubs by allowing them to reclaim basic rate tax at 20% on the donation. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim income...
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