Discussion document on payroll giving released
27 November 2007
A government discussion document released today seeks feedback on the idea of introducing a voluntary payroll giving scheme to make it easier for people to donate money to charitable organisations.
Employees would choose their charity, decide how much they want to donate each payday, and ask their employers to make the deduction from their pay. They would receive tax relief for their donations at each payday, rather than have to wait to claim a rebate at the end of the year. Employers would forward the donation to charitable organisations or intermediaries.
For more information read the discussion document (PDF, 436KB) or visit www.taxpolicy.ird.govt.nz.
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Further information: Tania Guenter, Communications Advisor, Charities Commission, ph 04 978 7792 or email tania.guenter@charities.govt.nz.