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New Queries: 28 July 2022

26 July 2022
Issue: 4850 / Categories: Forum & Feedback
Gift Aid on donations

Reporting Gift Aid declarations in returns.

I am sure that many taxpayers sign Gift Aid declarations and then omit any reference to the donations on their tax returns.

One of my clients has made quite a substantial donation in 2021-22 and has asked whether it is necessary to report it given that he is only a basic rate taxpayer but will have paid sufficient tax to cover the repayment that the charity will claim.

He pointed out that Gift Aid is listed as a ‘relief’ in the return and it is surely optional to claim a relief – but would HMRC want to know about it given that excessive donations can create a liability?

If he was not already required to file a return ‘there is no liability’ is a good enough reason not to tell HMRC. But if you are...

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