How to donate your tax rebate directly to Oxfam

To claim a tax rebate, you need to fill in an IR526 form which you can print from the IRD website or phone the IRD on 0800 257 733 to request one.

How do I transfer my tax rebate to Oxfam?

  1. Fill in the IR526 form
  2. In BOX 7 of this form, enter Oxfam’s IRD number: 056-901-930
  3. Under ‘Name of person receiving the tax credit’, write “Oxfam NZ”
  4. In BOX 8, choose an amount to transfer (can be all or part of the rebate)
  5. Enter the year
  6. Staple your receipts to the back of the form
  7. Send your competed IR526 form with receipts to the Inland Revenue. Click here to find the office closest to you.

What happens next?

The rebate will be transferred to Oxfam’s IRD number and then paid out to Oxfam’s bank account, helping us to help more people work their way out of poverty.

Can I get a receipt from Oxfam?

Yes, we can provide you with a tax deductible receipt for the rebate you transfer to Oxfam, so you can claim a further rebate on this amount next year. Email us at oxfam@oxfam.org.nz or phone 0800 400 666 with: your name, IRD number, address and the amount transferred (Inland Revenue do not provide us with name and address details). We will receipt these funds in your name when they arrive, enabling you to claim a further tax credit next year.