Unlock up to 45% more from your donation
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What is Tax-Efficient Giving?
If you donate €250 or more in a calendar year, MQI can claim a tax rebate on your kind donation from the Revenue. Your generosity to Ireland’s homeless and hungry can grow by up to an additional 45%. All you need to do is sign and return a form, which only takes a couple of minutes to complete.
Tax-efficient giving is an easy way to help more people like Robert rebuild their lives and access the support they need.
Make Your Donation Go Even Further
For each donation of €250 or more, we can claim back an extra 45%, meaning that we can make our supporters’ generosity go even further. All we need is your signature and PPSN number.
For example:
| Donation amount(s) | €250.00 | €350.00 | €500.00 | €1000.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax refund amount | €112.50 | €157.50 | €225.00 | €337.50 |
| Total donation + Tax refund | €362.50 | €507.50 | €725.00 | €1337.50 |
Your donation is eligible if:
- You are a resident in Ireland, and your donation is valued at €250 or more
- You paid income tax in the year you donated (this also applies if you are self-employed)
- You are retired and have a pension, investment or assets that you paid income tax or capital gains on
- You are jointly assessed for tax with your taxpaying spouse
What we need from you:
It only takes 3 simple steps:
- Fill in the CHY3 form, which is valid for five years – Click Here To Fill in Your Form
- Fill in your details & sign the form
- We take care of the rest
Note: The submit button will only appear once the form has been fully completed and signed. It will look like this:
Without your signature, these rebates will go unclaimed, meaning the much-needed funds will not get the chance to help men & women who are suffering from homelessness & addiction find the support they urgently need.
If you would like help or have any questions please contact our donor care team on 01 524 0139. We would be delighted to help.
Tax Back Scheme FAQ
How much do I have to give to qualify for tax back?
Donations that amount to €250 in any one year or more qualify for tax back.
How much more money will you get for my €250 donations?
If you gave €250 or more in a single year and are a taxpayer, MQI can claim up to 45% of the value of your donation; this means a donation of €250 could be worth an extra €112.33. If you donate €1,000, MQI can claim €449.30, making your donation to vulnerable men and women worth €1,449.30!
Where do I find my PPS number?
You will find this on your payslip, Public Services Card or any communication from the Office of the Revenue Commissioner.
I do not pay tax, but my spouse/partner does?
You may be jointly assessed and if that’s the case, you can still fill out the form. You just need to fill out the details of the person who pays tax.
Can I still fill out the form if I do not pay tax?
If you were either a self-assessed taxpayer or paid tax on your annual income in the year that your donation of over €250 was paid, then you can go ahead and fill out the form. Otherwise unfortunately we will not be able to claim tax back.
Does it matter if I am self-employed or self-assessed?
Since 1 Jan 2013, self-assessed and PAYE taxpayers are treated the same – all tax back goes to the charity, not the taxpayer. So, while you don’t get the tax back yourself, your donations to MQI can be worth up to 45% without donating again.
What if I give to more than one charity?
The donation amount on the form is what you have given to MQI. It doesn’t matter if you have given to other charities as well.
Can I cancel an enduring certificate?
Yes. The tax form is valid for 5 years, but if you decide later that you do not want MQI to receive tax back, you can cancel an enduring certificate at any stage by contacting MQI.
If I complete and return the tax from, does that mean i am committed to giving money in future years?
Absolutely not. We can only claim tax back on donations which you have already given to us, or that you may give in the next 4 years.
Do i need to disclosure my earnings or tax details?
No. You don’t need to tell us your earnings or how much tax you pay. All we need is your authorisation to claim back tax on your donations, which you can give by signing and dating the tax form. What’s more, the information that you disclose on a Charity Tax Relief Form will be kept completely confidential