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Gift Aid

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Definition: An HMRC scheme that lets registered charities reclaim 25p of basic-rate tax for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you.

You must have paid enough UK Income Tax or CGT in the tax year to cover the tax reclaimed (25p per £1 donated). Higher- and additional-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference through Self Assessment or PAYE coding.

Primary source: gov.uk/donating-to-charity/gift-aid

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