Thanks for changing and saving kids’ lives with UNICEF. Want to support even more children? Easy: donate your tax rebate to UNICEF and make your initial donation work further!

What is a tax rebate?

Your tax rebate is what you can claim back from donations you have made during a tax year. You get 1/3 of the total amount you donated back (for each donation over $5). You can donate your tax rebate to UNICEF.

why should i claim my tax rebate?

If you do not claim your tax rebate the money remains with the government. If you do claim your rebate, you can make your initial donation/s work again by donating it back to UNICEF! What a fantastic way to support UNICEF's work for kids in 190 countries.

How can I give my tax rebate to UNICEF?

1. Download the IR526 form
2. Boxes 1-5: complete with your details, and fill in your name and address
3. Box 6 shows UNICEF’s details so that you can donate your rebate to UNICEF
4. Box 7: leave blank
5. Box 8: leave blank
6. Attach your donation receipts to the back of your form with a staple
7. Send your completed form with receipts to:
                   Inland Revenue
                   PO Box 39090
                   Wellington Mail Centre
                   Lower Hutt 5045

things to note

• You will need to update your bank account details with Inland Revenue if you do not wish to donate future tax rebate funds to UNICEF in subsequent years.
• You can use this form to donate your rebate from any tax year. So if you have tax receipts from years before 2010-2011, you can donate these too!
• You cannot use the IR526 form to for Payroll Giving Scheme donations, as you receive an immediate tax rebate each time a Payroll donation is made
• If you want a receipt for your tax rebate donation (so you can claim a rebate on this donation next year), please email or call us with your rebate details.

Helpful links

Donations, childcare and housekeeper tax credits - what to do at the end of the year
Companies claiming deductions for donations to donee organisations