Make your donations go even further!
Did you know that your charitable donations are tax deductible? Donations made to Oxfam Aotearoa are eligible for a tax credit from IRD. Most people can get 33.33% back, some even more! By claiming your tax credit and donating it back to Oxfam, your generosity will go even further. Your year-end credit will be used where it’s needed most – fighting poverty and inequality around the world.
Don't let your tax credits go to waste. Claim yours today and make an even bigger impact!
How to claim your tax credits online
To claim your donation tax credit, you can do this online by simply using your donation tax receipt – either a pdf, photo or scanned version of the physical document.
You will need a myIR login or alternatively a RealMe login. If you do not have one, please take note when you are signing up that you want to be able to receive donation tax credits. You will need your IRD number.
To make it easy, we have put together a step-by-step guide for you.
To get started log on to your myIR account here.
2. Home Page - Summary Tab
Find the ‘Donation tax credit’ section
Click on the ‘Enter donation tax credit receipts’ button
If ‘Donation tax credit’ is not an option on your home page, you can add it by going to ‘I want to…’ section then ‘Register for donation tax credit’, and fill in the registration form then submit it to the IRD.
3. Add Receipt Details
Click the ‘+ Add a receipt’ button and fill in the details
Organisation name: Oxfam Aotearoa
Organisation IRD number: 056-901-930
Organisation charity registration number: CC24641
Donation type: Other donee organisation
Receipt Date: Add the date that is on your receipt
Receipt amount: Add the amount that is on your receipt
4. Receipt Attachment
Click on ‘Add receipt attachment’ button and fill in the details
Type: Donation Tax Credit
Document description: example name Tax Receipt 2025
File: Attach the receipt. If you have a physical copy the IRD will also accept a scan or a photo of the receipt.
Once all of the required fields have been filled in you can press ‘OK’
Then select ’Next’
5. Summary of the Receipt Details
If it all looks correct, press ‘Next‘ again.
6. Credit Transfer & Make an Impact
We kindly recommend requesting the credit be refunded back to you first, and then donating it directly to Oxfam as a general gift or through our current appeal. This is the most reliable way to ensure your donation can immediately support vital work and make the impact you intend.
Unfortunately, we’re aware of ongoing issues where donation tax credits transferred through IRD have not always reached us. To ensure your gift is doing the most good, we strongly suggest receiving the refund yourself and then donating it directly.
Thank you again for your generosity. Every dollar makes a real difference.
To have the credit come back to you:
Click ‘No’ and then ‘Submit’.
Once you receive your refund, you can donate it directly to Oxfam. See below for the different ways you can donate.
If you would still prefer to transfer the credit through IRD, you can follow the steps below. We do recommend checking with IRD afterwards to confirm the payment has been successfully processed and received by Oxfam.
Click ‘Yes’, then ‘+ Add a credit transfer’, and enter:
IRD Number: 056-901-930
Account type: Donation tax credit
Period from: Select the first date in the list
Period to: Use the same date
Transfer amount: Enter the amount
Click ‘Submit’ and you’re done.
Want to claim your tax credits the traditional way?
1. Complete tax form IR526
Check your details and IRD number are correct as well as your donation details. Be sure to sign the form and attach all donation certificates. Download form here
2. Donate your tax credits back to Oxfam
Complete Box 9 on the form with our info:
ANZ Bank 01-0202-0117805-04.
Add TAX CREDIT as the reference
3. Post your tax credits form
Post your tax credits claim form back to: Inland Revenue Department, PO Box 39090 Wellington Mail Centre Lower Hutt 5045. You can contact the IRD here.
Other ways to donate your tax credits back
Donate a general gift online here.
Donate to our latest Appeal here.
Call us on 0800 600 700 between 9am to 5pm to donate over the phone
Bank Name: ANZ
Account Number: 01-0202-0117805-02
Account Name: Oxfam Aotearoa
Particulars: 'Your Name'
Code: Your supporter number (if you know it), otherwise first part of your mailing address or email
Reference: Tax Credit
However you decide to donate your tax credit, THANK YOU for your continued generosity! You just increased your impact and helped us do even more to fight poverty and inequality around the world. Ngā mihi nui.