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WORKPLACE GIVING PROGRAMS
The Australian Taxation Office has made changes to workplace giving programs making it easier for employees to donate to charities through their payroll system.
This legislative change helps charities registered as a Deductable Gift Recipient (DGR) such as Lifeline South West Vic., that rely on donations and support from the community to fund services.
Some of the important points about this program are:
- Employee donations are deducted before tax is calculated, giving employees a tax benefit every time they donate;
- The Workplace Giving Program is simple to implement using an existing payroll system;
- By participating in a Program and encouraging employees to become donors, your organisation demonstrates social responsibility.
- Under the legislation your employee’s preferred charity must be registered as a DGR, which means the charity is entitled to receive tax deductable donations.
If your organisation already has a Workplace Giving Program established, we encourage you to include Lifeline South West Vic. as a preferred recipient of your donation. As little as $2 per pay will make a big contribution to our future.
Further comprehensive information about Workplace Giving Programs can be obtained from www.ato.gov.au , click on ‘For Non Profit Organisations’ then ‘Gifts & Fundraising’ to access a guide to Workplace Giving.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PHONE LIFELINE SOUTH WEST VIC.
ON 03) 5561 3758