Charitable Giving and Your Tax Return

For quick reference, we’ve put together this list of CRA links with helpful information & tips on claiming charitable credits. As always, let us know if you have any questions about your charitable giving & donations. 

Claiming Chartiable Credits

• How to calculate, which documents you need

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/charities-giving/giving-charity-information-donors/claiming-charitable-tax-credits.html

Calculate your Charitable Tax Credits

• Eligible amounts, important dates, tax savings

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/charities-giving/giving-charity-information-donors/claiming-charitable-tax-credits/calculate-charitable-tax-credits.html

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/charities-giving/giving-charity-information-donors/questions-answers-about-making-donations.html

Charity Giving Glossary

• A more basic alphabetized glossary of charitable giving related terms. 

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/charities-giving/charities/charities-giving-glossary.html#eligamt

If you’re looking to donate to a local North Vancouver cause this holiday season- and before December 31st (for it to count on next year’s tax return), here is a helpful list of charities shared by Lonsdale Ave.ca. Always be sure to check that you are donating to a registered charity in order to claim it on your return, and make sure to ask for a tax receipt (CRA lists all registered charities and you can search your charity here)