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DonationsRegistered charities in Canada perform valuable work in our communities, and Nova Scotians support this work in many ways. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulates registered charities under the Federal Income Tax Act and is committed to providing donors with relevant information.

Any Federally-eligible donations that are given to Canadian registered charities may be eligible for a provincial personal income tax reduction. The value of the tax reduction is 8.79 per cent of the first $200 in donations and 17.5 per cent of the remaining eligible donations. Federally-eligible donations may also be used to reduce corporate taxable income.

Political ContributionsThis is a non-refundable credit equal to the lesser of $750 or 75% of contributions. Contributions can be made to a registered candidate or political party. Official receipts for political contributions must accompany an individual's personal income tax return or a corporation's T2 return.

Gifts to the Crown Gifts of a cash or non-cash nature to the province may be eligible for a non-refundable income tax credit. Government gifts do not include contributions to political parties. Applications for the credit must be made by the receiving provincial government department. The value of the tax reduction is 8.79 per cent of the first $200 in donations and 17.5 per cent of the remaining eligible donations. Federally-eligible donations may also be used to reduce corporate taxable income.

Please note:  Gifts to the Crown must be certified by the Department of Finance:

Brian Wile, Policy Strategist
Tel:  902.424.2411
Email:  gov.ns.ca

Philip Hatheway, Revenue Officer
Tel:  902.424.8369
Email:  gov.ns.ca