Remember to claim your donation tax credit

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As the tax year comes to an end, we want to remind our generous supporters that you may be eligible to claim one-third of your total donations to Lifeline. 
Who can claim?
  • Donations of over $5 made between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 may qualify for a donation tax credit via Inland Revenue.
  • If you haven't claimed donations you have made in previous years, you may also qualify for donation tax credits for donations of over $5 made up to four years ago.
Read on to learn more about checking your eligibility and how to submit your claim for donation tax credits.
How to Claim Your Tax Rebate
You can claim your tax credit through the Inland Revenue website or by mail.
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Claim online

You'll need your donation receipts - a photo, scan or PDF file. You'll also need a myIR login or a RealMe login for the Inland Revenue website.

Log in to your myIR account, or create an account if you don't have one. Once you are logged in, look for the 'Donation tax credit' option on your myIR home page. If this is not an option on your home page, visit this link to learn how to register for donation tax credits here.

Once you have found the 'Donation tax credit' section on myIR, you will be prompted to input the details on your receipt, including our charity number (aka charities registration number starting with CC).

Important Note: Lifeline is part of Presbyterian Support Northern, a not-for-profit social services organisation. We operate under their umbrella and share the same charities registration number (CC21532).

When entering the charity services number, you may see Presbyterian Support Northern instead of Lifeline. Rest assured - your support is still going directly to Lifeline and helps us continue providing vital services.

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Attach your receipt file(s) or donation receipt summary and type a name in each attachment description (e.g. Lifeline Receipt 2025).

Click through and submit your claim.

N.B. If you donated through a platform like Grassrootz or Givealittle, you were sent a  receipt automatically when you gave. Lifeline does not hold these receipt numbers and they will need to be uploaded on myIR separately.

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Claim by post

If you prefer to submit your claim by mail, you can download, print and fill in the IR526 Tax credit claim form.

Send it, with a copy of your donation receipts or receipt summary to:
Inland Revenue
PO Box 39090
Wellington Mail Centre
Lower Hutt 5045

Maximise your impact with your tax credit
There's no expectation to donate your tax credit back to Lifeline, but if you choose to, you will be maximising your impact, and we are very grateful. 
Yes, I will donate my tax back
A quick note
Donations of over $5 may be eligible for a donation tax credit under current New Zealand tax rules. Eligibility and the amount that can be claimed may vary depending on individual or organisational circumstances. Please refer to Inland Revenue guidance or seek independent financial advice.
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Thank you!

We want to say a huge thank you for your caring support over this past year. 

You have helped to save lives, offering support and ensure callers at risk are safe.

We can't do the work we do without wonderful people like you!